Lip Gym™
TalkTools® Lip Gym™
The TalkTools Lip Gym is a graded lip resistance program that builds awareness, placement, strength, stability, and muscle memory for the lip closure needed to produce the bilabial phonemes /m/, /b/, and /p/. Colorful weighted attachments clip onto any standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor, turning lip closure exercises into an engaging, easy-to-grade activity for clients of all ages. Beyond bilabial sounds, the program supports mentalis muscle development for /r/ and vocalic /r/ production, helping reduce w/r substitutions, and strengthens lip closure to improve saliva management for clients who drool. Lip Gym is based on exercises from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) for Speech Clarity and Feeding, and pairs naturally with other OPT tools in a complete oral-motor program. Clinicians new to OPT can build foundational skills through TalkTools CEU courses.
- Build awareness, placement, strength, and stability of the lip closure needed for bilabial phoneme production
- Develop muscle memory for sustained lip closure in functional speech and feeding contexts
- Target mentalis muscle placement, strength, and stability to support /r/ and vocalic /r/ production
- Reduce w/r substitution by establishing more complete lip closure and forward lip posture
- Improve saliva management and reduce drooling through strengthened lip closure
- Grade lip resistance progressively using weighted attachments matched to each client's current skill level
- Colorful weighted pieces increase engagement and make lip exercises motivating for children and adults
- Compatible with any standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor, so no proprietary handle is required
- Each piece is clearly marked with its corresponding weight for easy clinical grading
- Two pieces of every size allow for mixing and matching to meet individual client needs
- Based on exercises from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) for Speech Clarity and Feeding
- Addresses bilabial sound production, /r/, and drooling management in a single integrated program
- Free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, and other potentially harmful toxins
- Dishwasher safe for simple, reliable hygiene between clients
- Speech-language pathologists addressing lip closure for bilabial sound production
- Clients with /r/ or vocalic /r/ errors, including those presenting with a w/r substitution
- Individuals who drool or have difficulty managing saliva
- Clients with low oral muscle tone or reduced lip strength and stability
- Therapists providing Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) or orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT)
- School-based and private practice clinicians treating clients across the lifespan
- 2 x each weighted Lip Gym piece (one complete set per size)
- 1 x step-by-step instruction guide
- 1 x quick reference chart
Not included: 1 x standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor is required for use and is not included.
| Material | BPA-free, BPS-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free plastic |
| Compatibility | Fits all standard 5/8-inch tongue depressors |
| Safety | Free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, and other potentially harmful toxins |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes (top rack) |
| Developed by | Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP; inspired by Jennifer Occhipinti Tonelli, MA, CCC-SLP |
| Part of | Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) program |
- Wash all Lip Gym pieces thoroughly with warm soapy water before first use
- Clean after each client use with warm soapy water or place on the top rack of a dishwasher
- All weighted pieces are dishwasher safe; use the top rack only
- Do not use bleach, abrasive cleaners, or harsh chemicals on any piece
- Follow standard tongue depressor disposal guidelines; do not reuse tongue depressors between clients
- Inspect each piece before every use and dispose of any piece showing signs of cracking, discoloration, or deterioration
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Lip Gym™
Lip Gym™
TalkTools® Lip Gym™
The TalkTools Lip Gym is a graded lip resistance program that builds awareness, placement, strength, stability, and muscle memory for the lip closure needed to produce the bilabial phonemes /m/, /b/, and /p/. Colorful weighted attachments clip onto any standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor, turning lip closure exercises into an engaging, easy-to-grade activity for clients of all ages. Beyond bilabial sounds, the program supports mentalis muscle development for /r/ and vocalic /r/ production, helping reduce w/r substitutions, and strengthens lip closure to improve saliva management for clients who drool. Lip Gym is based on exercises from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) for Speech Clarity and Feeding, and pairs naturally with other OPT tools in a complete oral-motor program. Clinicians new to OPT can build foundational skills through TalkTools CEU courses.
- Build awareness, placement, strength, and stability of the lip closure needed for bilabial phoneme production
- Develop muscle memory for sustained lip closure in functional speech and feeding contexts
- Target mentalis muscle placement, strength, and stability to support /r/ and vocalic /r/ production
- Reduce w/r substitution by establishing more complete lip closure and forward lip posture
- Improve saliva management and reduce drooling through strengthened lip closure
- Grade lip resistance progressively using weighted attachments matched to each client's current skill level
- Colorful weighted pieces increase engagement and make lip exercises motivating for children and adults
- Compatible with any standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor, so no proprietary handle is required
- Each piece is clearly marked with its corresponding weight for easy clinical grading
- Two pieces of every size allow for mixing and matching to meet individual client needs
- Based on exercises from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) for Speech Clarity and Feeding
- Addresses bilabial sound production, /r/, and drooling management in a single integrated program
- Free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, and other potentially harmful toxins
- Dishwasher safe for simple, reliable hygiene between clients
- Speech-language pathologists addressing lip closure for bilabial sound production
- Clients with /r/ or vocalic /r/ errors, including those presenting with a w/r substitution
- Individuals who drool or have difficulty managing saliva
- Clients with low oral muscle tone or reduced lip strength and stability
- Therapists providing Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) or orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT)
- School-based and private practice clinicians treating clients across the lifespan
- 2 x each weighted Lip Gym piece (one complete set per size)
- 1 x step-by-step instruction guide
- 1 x quick reference chart
Not included: 1 x standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor is required for use and is not included.
| Material | BPA-free, BPS-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free plastic |
| Compatibility | Fits all standard 5/8-inch tongue depressors |
| Safety | Free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, and other potentially harmful toxins |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes (top rack) |
| Developed by | Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP; inspired by Jennifer Occhipinti Tonelli, MA, CCC-SLP |
| Part of | Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) program |
- Wash all Lip Gym pieces thoroughly with warm soapy water before first use
- Clean after each client use with warm soapy water or place on the top rack of a dishwasher
- All weighted pieces are dishwasher safe; use the top rack only
- Do not use bleach, abrasive cleaners, or harsh chemicals on any piece
- Follow standard tongue depressor disposal guidelines; do not reuse tongue depressors between clients
- Inspect each piece before every use and dispose of any piece showing signs of cracking, discoloration, or deterioration
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TalkTools® Lip Gym™
The TalkTools Lip Gym is a graded lip resistance program that builds awareness, placement, strength, stability, and muscle memory for the lip closure needed to produce the bilabial phonemes /m/, /b/, and /p/. Colorful weighted attachments clip onto any standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor, turning lip closure exercises into an engaging, easy-to-grade activity for clients of all ages. Beyond bilabial sounds, the program supports mentalis muscle development for /r/ and vocalic /r/ production, helping reduce w/r substitutions, and strengthens lip closure to improve saliva management for clients who drool. Lip Gym is based on exercises from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) for Speech Clarity and Feeding, and pairs naturally with other OPT tools in a complete oral-motor program. Clinicians new to OPT can build foundational skills through TalkTools CEU courses.
- Build awareness, placement, strength, and stability of the lip closure needed for bilabial phoneme production
- Develop muscle memory for sustained lip closure in functional speech and feeding contexts
- Target mentalis muscle placement, strength, and stability to support /r/ and vocalic /r/ production
- Reduce w/r substitution by establishing more complete lip closure and forward lip posture
- Improve saliva management and reduce drooling through strengthened lip closure
- Grade lip resistance progressively using weighted attachments matched to each client's current skill level
- Colorful weighted pieces increase engagement and make lip exercises motivating for children and adults
- Compatible with any standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor, so no proprietary handle is required
- Each piece is clearly marked with its corresponding weight for easy clinical grading
- Two pieces of every size allow for mixing and matching to meet individual client needs
- Based on exercises from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) for Speech Clarity and Feeding
- Addresses bilabial sound production, /r/, and drooling management in a single integrated program
- Free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, and other potentially harmful toxins
- Dishwasher safe for simple, reliable hygiene between clients
- Speech-language pathologists addressing lip closure for bilabial sound production
- Clients with /r/ or vocalic /r/ errors, including those presenting with a w/r substitution
- Individuals who drool or have difficulty managing saliva
- Clients with low oral muscle tone or reduced lip strength and stability
- Therapists providing Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) or orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT)
- School-based and private practice clinicians treating clients across the lifespan
- 2 x each weighted Lip Gym piece (one complete set per size)
- 1 x step-by-step instruction guide
- 1 x quick reference chart
Not included: 1 x standard 5/8-inch tongue depressor is required for use and is not included.
| Material | BPA-free, BPS-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free plastic |
| Compatibility | Fits all standard 5/8-inch tongue depressors |
| Safety | Free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, and other potentially harmful toxins |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes (top rack) |
| Developed by | Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP; inspired by Jennifer Occhipinti Tonelli, MA, CCC-SLP |
| Part of | Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) program |
- Wash all Lip Gym pieces thoroughly with warm soapy water before first use
- Clean after each client use with warm soapy water or place on the top rack of a dishwasher
- All weighted pieces are dishwasher safe; use the top rack only
- Do not use bleach, abrasive cleaners, or harsh chemicals on any piece
- Follow standard tongue depressor disposal guidelines; do not reuse tongue depressors between clients
- Inspect each piece before every use and dispose of any piece showing signs of cracking, discoloration, or deterioration
