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Glossary of TalkTools® Terms
Explore TalkTools' A–Z glossary of tools, techniques, and concepts. Quickly find definitions and deepen your understanding of our products and methods.
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What you'll find here
Each entry explains a TalkTools® product or method clearly — what it is, what it targets, and where to learn more. Written for therapists, educators, and families.
Written by clinicians
Definitions reviewed by TalkTools® specialists with decades of oral placement therapy experience.
Quick to navigate
Browse A–Z or search by keyword. Each term is one click away from the full blog entry.
Linked to the blog
Every term connects to deeper reading — articles, guides, and product pages on the TalkTools® blog.
For everyone
Plain enough for parents, detailed enough for SLPs and OTs. No jargon without explanation.
Always growing
New terms are added as TalkTools® expands its products, research, and blog content.
Speech, feeding & sensory
All three core therapy areas covered — tools and techniques across every domain TalkTools® serves.
A–Z Reference
Glossary of TalkTools® Terms
Browse all tools, techniques, and concepts. Click any term to read the full entry on the TalkTools® blog.
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B
Graded tubes for training jaw stability and controlled biting force for speech and feeding goals.
Feeding · Speech
B
Bubble-blowing tasks developing lip rounding, breath support, and oral motor coordination.
Speech
H
Graduated horns targeting lip rounding, breath support, and articulation precision across levels.
Speech
I
Specialized cup supporting independent drinking while building lip closure and jaw stability.
Feeding
I
Ergonomic spoons encouraging jaw grading and oral exploration during self-feeding.
Feeding
I
Adaptive plate with raised edges assisting self-feeding for developing oral motor skills.
Feeding
J
Resistive tool targeting mastication muscles to improve chewing strength and graded jaw movement.
Feeding · Speech
J
Graduated bite blocks training controlled jaw opening and closure for chewing and speech clarity.
Feeding · Speech
S
Hierarchical straw progression targeting lip seal, tongue retraction, and jaw stability.
Feeding · Speech
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