Chew/Oral/Respiratory Tools -NDIS Line Item: 03_222100911_0124_1_1

We’ve Got "Chew" Covered! 🦷✨ Notice chewed pencils, bitten nails, or frayed collars? For many children, this is a way to soothe their nervous system. Occupational Therapists recommend chew tools as a safe, effective way to help "little people" manage "big emotions." How They Help: Sensory Regulation: Provides deep oral...

We’ve Got "Chew" Covered! 🦷✨

Notice chewed pencils, bitten nails, or frayed collars? For many children, this is a way to soothe their nervous system. Occupational Therapists recommend chew tools as a safe, effective way to help "little people" manage "big emotions."

How They Help:

  • Sensory Regulation: Provides deep oral input to calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety.

    Better Focus: Helps children concentrate during classroom tasks by satisfying the need to fidget.

    Oral Motor Skills: Exercises mouth muscles to improve strength, control, and endurance.

    Safe & Durable: A non-toxic alternative to chewing on fingers, pens, or clothing.

NDIS Funding Information

Our chew pendants and toppers are typically funded under Core - Consumables or Low-Cost Assistive Technology.

  • Support Category: Core - Consumables (03)

  • NDIS Line Item: 03_222100911_0124_1_1

  • Description: Low Cost AT - Personal Care & Safety / Therapy Resources

  • Goal Alignment: Supports goals related to Self-Management, Emotional Regulation, and Community Participation.


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