TalkTools® Introduction to Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Kit
SKU: 1595
Regular price
$215.00
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TalkTools® Introduction to Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Kit
This introductory kit gives clinicians a practical starting point for implementing Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) techniques. The program addresses oral-motor issues that impact children's and adult clients' ability to speak, eat, and drink independently. The kit is compact and economical, and its sturdy carrying case holds the basic tools and books needed to start building a foundational OPT™ program right away.
Therapy Goals
- Introduce the foundational principles and tools of Oral Placement Therapy (OPT)
- Address oral-motor issues affecting speech clarity, eating, and drinking
- Begin work across the Horn, Straw, and Bite Block hierarchies
- Build jaw grading and oral awareness skills with vibration and texture-based tools
- Provide a portable, organized starting point for clinicians new to OPT™
- Compact, economical entry point into Oral Placement Therapy (OPT)
- Combines core reference books with hands-on tools in one organized case
- Sturdy carrying case keeps materials together and easy to transport between settings
- Covers multiple OPT™ hierarchies (Horn, Straw, and Bite Block) in a single starter set
- A natural stepping stone toward the larger OPT™ Program or SPEA(K-it)™ kits as caseload needs grow
- Speech-language pathologists and feeding therapists new to Oral Placement Therapy
- Clinicians who want a low-cost, hands-on way to begin incorporating OPT™ tools
- Children and adult clients working on speech clarity, feeding, and drinking goals
- Graduate students and clinical fellows building foundational OPT™ skills
- Clinicians considering the OPT Program or SPEA(K-it)™ kit who want to start with the essentials first
- 1 x Book: Oral Placement Therapy for Speech Clarity and Feeding
- 1 x Book: The HOMEWORK Book
- 1 x Horn Kit
- 1 x Straw Kit
- 1 x Spinner and Toothies
- 1 x set of 2 Jaw Grading Bite Blocks
- 1 x sturdy carrying case
| Kit contents | 2 books, Horn Kit, Straw Kit, Spinner and Toothies, 2 Jaw Grading Bite Blocks |
| Case | Compact, sturdy carrying case |
| Focus | Foundational Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) tools and reference materials |
| Recommended population | Pediatric and adult clients working on oral-motor, feeding, and speech clarity goals |
| Next steps | Upgrade to the OPT Program or SPEA(K-it)™ kit for expanded materials |
- Wash oral-motor tools (Horn Kit, Straw Kit, Toothies, and Bite Blocks) by hand with warm water and mild soap before first use and after each session
- Do not place oral tools in the dishwasher
- Allow all tools to air dry fully before returning them to the carrying case
- Keep books dry and store the case in a clean, dry location
- Inspect all tools before each use and discard any item showing wear, cracks, or discoloration
Note: Use with adult supervision. Tools in this kit are not toys and may present a choking hazard for young children. Inspect each item before every use and discard at the first sign of damage or deterioration. These materials are intended to support therapy provided by, or under the guidance of, a qualified clinician.