Description
The TalkTools® Tongue Tip Lateralization and Elevation Tools are specialized oral motor instruments designed to teach tongue tip lateralization, elevation, and depression for improved feeding skills and speech clarity. Their handle design maintains a neutral jaw position to isolate tongue tip movement from jaw movement, building the tongue tip-jaw dissociation essential for functional articulation and feeding. Available in two types and two ball sizes, they address a range of clinical presentations and treatment levels.
- Develop tongue tip lateralization, elevation, and depression in isolation from jaw movement for improved speech and feeding function.
- Establish jaw stability to facilitate independent tongue tip movements as a prerequisite for advanced articulation therapy.
- Build advanced tongue tip-jaw dissociation as a foundation for accurate production of tongue-tip-dependent speech sounds.
- Address fascial restrictions associated with tongue tie through gentle tongue mobilization (does not stretch the frenulum).
- Provide additional proprioceptive input and resistance for clients who require stronger sensory feedback during tongue tip exercises, using the larger 8 mm ball option.
- Support treatment of tongue thrust patterns, swallow disorders, and articulation errors related to tongue tip positioning.
