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TalkTools® Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Kit for Parents
The TalkTools® Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Kit for Parents consolidates four core OPT tools and supporting materials into a single at-home starter kit, enabling caregivers to continue structured practice under therapist guidance between clinical sessions.
Therapy Goals
- Introduce Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) techniques in the home environment between clinical sessions
- Support home carry-over of oral-motor exercises guided by a qualified SLP or OT
- Develop lip rounding, grading, and airflow control through structured horn-blowing activities
- Build progressive straw-drinking skills using a graduated oral-motor hierarchy
- Provide sensory input and jaw grading practice through bite tube activities
- Four core tools in one kit: combines a Horn Kit, Straw Kit, Bite Tube Set, and Straw Cups for structured home practice
- Built for carryover: helps families continue therapist-guided oral-motor work between sessions
- Homework charts included: supports organized home assignments and consistency
- Targets multiple oral-motor skills: addresses airflow, lip rounding, jaw grading, and straw drinking progression
- Parent-friendly starter bundle: gives caregivers a practical entry point into the OPT program
- Cost- and time-saving format: more efficient than sourcing each tool separately
- Parents and caregivers of children with speech or feeding disabilities
- Families of children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or low oral tone
- Caregivers implementing a therapist-prescribed OPT home program
- Parents of children with oral motor delays, dysphagia, or pre-feeding challenges
- Home settings with SLP or OT oversight
- 1 x Horn Kit
- 1 x Straw Kit
- 1 x Bite Tube Set
- 1 x Set of Straw Cups
- Homework Charts
| Kit type | Home carryover bundle for the TalkTools Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) program |
| Contents | Includes four individual TalkTools products plus homework charts |
| Guidance | Intended for use under the direction of a qualified SLP or OT |
| Program alignment | Part of the TalkTools Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) program |
- Follow the care instructions provided with each individual product included in this kit
- Horn tips and straw cups: wash with warm water and mild soap after each use; rinse thoroughly
- Bite tubes: wash with warm water and mild soap after each use; allow to air dry
- Straws: do not place in dishwasher; clean with warm water and a straw brush
- Inspect each component before use; replace any item showing signs of damage or deterioration
- Store kit contents in a clean, dry location when not in use
Caution: Adult supervision is required when using this kit. Intended for use as part of the TalkTools OPT program under the guidance of a qualified therapist.