What are Chew Stixx?
Chew Stixx are
innovative oral motor devices
designed to provide a resilient, non-food, chewable surface for practicing
biting and chewing skills. Chew Stixx
have been designed to be used with the new Jaw
Rehabilitation Program to develop jaw
motion for biting and chewing skills.
Chew Stixx offer
a safe, non-toxic surface for developing biting and chewing skills. Chew Stixx are latex-free and lead-free. In addition, they do not
contain PVC or phthalates and are FDA approved.
Who uses them?
Chew Stixx are offered to children and
adults as a safe and effective tool for practicing biting and chewing skills. This
is why chew Stixx are constructed of high quality nontoxic materials so they
will not cause harm if ingested.
Speech Pathologists and Speech Therapists use Chew Stixx in treatment of individuals who are developing initial oral motor skills, or rehabilitating the jaw after surgery, trauma or stroke. Youngsters seeking additional proprioceptive input into the jaw may also
like biting on Chew Stixx.
Most recently chew
Stixx have been introduced into the autism community as a form of therapy to aid those affected with Sensory Integration Disorder. These can provide the necessary sensory input your son / daughter is looking for.
How should I use them?
The use of chew stixx is very self-explanatory. You
simply place one end of the chew stixx into your mouth and bite down on
it, making sure to reach towards your molars and not the front teeth. This
helps to maximize the life of the chew
stixx as well as provide a better
response from the action.
Help improve jaw stability and provide valuable sensory input into the jaw
through biting on a Chew Stixx.