Sensory Integration Education

We asked Chewigem what their chewable products can be used for... find out in this guest blog from Sensooli - the Home of Chewigem. Remember to check out details of a fantastic discount at the end of this blog. 

More Than Just a Chew!

You might assume Chewigem or any chewellery has the sole benefit of just helping those with a need to chew! In fact Chewigem is not just for chewing – it can improve your oral motor skills and more. Over the last decade Chewigem has helped develop oral motor skills, freed those who have a food aversion, relieved pain in teething babies, supported those people who are tube fed and offered a discreet tool to those with dementia.

Oral Motor Skills

Oral motor skills include awareness, strength, co-ordination, movement and endurance of the mouth, jaw, tongue, cheeks and lips. When you think about the range of shapes, textures and strengths Chewigem has, it makes sense how this can be manipulated to meet the needs of the user.

"Chewigem's are such a versatile tool that can support the oral needs of a wide range of clients" -- Occupational Therapist - NHS Grampian

Food Aversions

You might not think it, but Chewigem has helped many overcome food aversions. A great strategy is to try different textures and parts of the mouth to help aclimatise to the sensations outside of meal times where there is less pressure. It can help desensitise the mouth and build up a tolerance, allowing new foods to be introduced gradually. Chewigem can also help people who over eat by having something to occupy their mouths.

Dementia

Often those with dementia start to fiddle, pull and mouth things, almost in a childlike state. Chewigem originals, especially the Berries necklace is brilliant for this - the texture is so satisying, and the design classy and discreet.

A Great Oral Motor Activity - Blowing Bubbles

The Chewigem pencil covers can be a perfect oral motor activity. One item in the pack is open at both ends, meaning it can be used as a short straw. We all know straws are fantastic for sucking and blowing bubbles making them a great oral motor activity for those in need of oral input!

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DISCOUNT ALERT: Remember that, as an SIE Preferred Supplier, owners of Chewigem Sensooli offers SIE Members an amazing 15% discount on their  products (excludes Sensooli membership and advent boxes). Not already an SIE Member? Join for free today.