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TalkTools® Horn #4
TalkTools® Horn #4
Horn #4 is the fourth level in the TalkTools Horn Hierarchy, a research-based Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) program that uses graduated resistance to build controlled oral airflow. Each successive horn increases in difficulty, requiring clients to develop greater respiratory, lip, and velar control as they progress from Horn #1 through Horn #12.
Therapy Goals
Develop graded oral airflow control at an intermediate level of the Horn Hierarchy
Strengthen abdominal grading and respiratory support for sustained exhalation
Increase lip rounding, lip seal, and velar mobility for oral sound production
Build oral motor endurance through consistent, structured horn blowing practice
Advance the client progressively toward higher-resistance horn levels
Part of the clinically developed TalkTools Horn Hierarchy, enabling systematic oral motor progression
Increases in difficulty from Horn #1 (easiest) through Horn #12 (most difficult)
Intermediate difficulty level appropriate for clients who have mastered Horns #1-3
Provides structured resistance to continue building oral motor strength and airflow control
Durable, easy-to-clean construction suitable for repeated clinical and home use
Clients with dysarthria, apraxia of speech, or other motor speech disorders
Children and adults with low oral muscle tone related to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or autism spectrum disorder
Speech-language pathologists implementing the TalkTools Horn Kit program
Clients who have successfully completed Horns #1 through #3 and are ready to advance
School-based, clinic, and private practice settings
1 x TalkTools Horn #4
Material
BPA-free, food-safe plastic
Dishwasher safe
Top rack only
Safety
BPA-free, latex-free
Part of
TalkTools Horn Kit Hierarchy (Horn #1 through Horn #12)
Intended for use as part of the TalkTools Horn Kit program under qualified therapist guidance
Wash thoroughly before first use with warm water and mild soap
Clean after each use with warm water and mild soap or place on the top rack of the dishwasher
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners
Inspect before each use and replace if cracks, warping, or damage are visible
Caution: Adult supervision is required when using the Horn Kit. Intended for use as part of the TalkTools Horn Kit program and associated hierarchy under the guidance of a qualified therapist.
