Why Feeding Therapy Tools Are Used
Some children and individuals may experience challenges with:
► Limited lip control during feeding
► Difficulty removing food from a spoon
► Oral sensory sensitivities
► Feeding aversions or low oral awareness
Feeding therapy tools help provide structured oral sensory input and improve comfort and control during mealtimes.
It is suitable for individuals who:
► Have oral motor or feeding difficulties
► Need support with spoon feeding skills
► Benefit from tactile sensory input during meals
► Are transitioning to textured foods
🔴 Flat Spoon Profile
Helps individuals remove food more easily from the spoon during feeding.
🔴 Dual-Sided Textures
One side is textured while the other remains smooth for varied sensory input.
🔴 Supports Oral Awareness
Textured surfaces help stimulate lips, tongue, and oral muscles during feeding.
🔴 Different Sensory Levels
Includes line textures for mild input and bump textures for stronger tactile stimulation.
Difference Between ARK Feeding Spoon and Regular Spoons
Regular Spoons — Limitations
✖ Rounded profile makes food removal difficult
✖ No sensory stimulation
✖ Limited support for oral motor challenges
ARK's Flat Textured Spoon — Advantages
✔ Therapy-focused flat design
✔ Multiple sensory textures
✔ Better support for oral motor development
✔ Suitable for feeding therapy routines
Specifications
► Approx. 6 inches long
► Approx. 0.75 inches wide
► Double-sided textured design
► Sold individually
Suitable Foods
► Yogurt
► Applesauce
► Puréed foods
► Stage 1 baby foods
Material Safety
► Medical-grade & FDA compliant
► BPA-free
► PVC & latex-free
► Lead & phthalate-free
1 Place a small amount of puréed food on the spoon
2 Present the textured or smooth side based on sensory preference
3 Use gentle feeding techniques during therapy or mealtime
4 Progress sensory input gradually as tolerated
Can be used for:
► Feeding therapy sessions
► Oral sensory stimulation
► Transitioning to textured foods
► Lip and tongue awareness exercises
⚠ Important Usage Note
This product is designed as a feeding spoon and should not be used as a chew tool. Adult supervision is recommended during use.
Support Feeding & Oral Motor Development
ARK's Flat Textured Spoon provides structured support for feeding therapy, oral sensory input, and mealtime development routines.