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Handout
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTStroke
Help patients understand what neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is, why it may be used during occupational therapy, and what they can expect during treatment.
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Therapy Activity
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Hockey Play-by-Play: Tracking Changing Information

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Follow a fast-paced hockey game while targeting executive functioning skills such as sustained attention, working memory, organization, and cognitive flexibility. This engaging play-by-play activity challenges clients to track goals, penalties, and key game events before applying their reasoning and self-monitoring skills through post-game discussion and cognitive debrief.
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Handout
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Beyond Exercise: Fun Ways to Stay Active

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAgingCardiovascular DiseaseOrthopaedicsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSeating and MobilitySports and Exercise
Help individuals discover meaningful ways to be active by starting with what they enjoy rather than focusing on traditional exercise. This handout helps therapists guide conversations about matching movement to a person’s interests, adapting activities to fit changing abilities, and experimenting with enjoyable ways to stay active.
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Handout
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Avoiding Red Lights: Pacing for Progress

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryChronic PainOrthopaedicsProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
Many people don’t realize they’ve done too much until they’re already dealing with a difficult recovery. This handout helps individuals identify their own early warning signs (“yellow lights”) and experiment with responding sooner to build more sustainable activity patterns.
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Handout
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Can I Drink Through a Straw?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
Help patients understand why using a straw is not automatically safe or unsafe for swallowing. This handout explains how straw placement, sip size, and a person’s swallowing pattern can affect swallowing safety, making it a useful tool for individualized dysphagia education.
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Handout
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Changes in Speech Fluency After a Neurologic Injury

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AdultSLPBrain InjuryMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
Help patients understand why speech fluency may change after a stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, or another neurologic condition using clear, reassuring language grounded in real-life experiences. This handout supports meaningful conversations about communication challenges, variable recovery, and practical strategies while reinforcing that therapy should reflect each person’s goals and preferences.
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Handout
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Your Concussion Recovery Roadmap

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Help patients understand what concussion recovery may look like over the days and weeks after an injury using current, evidence-based recommendations. This handout combines a flexible recovery timeline with practical planning strategies to help patients set realistic expectations, pace their return to daily activities, and make temporary adjustments while their brain heals.
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Clinical Reference
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Moving Beyond Diet Waivers: A Guide to Informed Choice in Dysphagia Care

Print Resource — US Letter — 7 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
Help your team move beyond diet waivers and toward informed choice in dysphagia care. This practical guide equips you with the research, documentation examples, and interdisciplinary discussion tools needed to collaborate with administrators, nursing, and physicians while supporting patient autonomy and high-quality clinical care.
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Clinical Reference
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Talking About Money After Illness or Injury: A Clinical Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Financial tasks can feel deeply personal after an illness or injury, making it important to start with conversation before moving into assessment or practice. This clinical guide helps you create a safe, person-centered approach to financial rehabilitation.
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Therapy Activity
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Friendship Skills: Everyday Social Situations

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help children practice navigating everyday social situations involving friendship, personal space, consent, and kindness using simple visual scenarios that encourage discussion and perspective taking. This resource gives therapists an engaging way to teach respectful social interactions, support social problem-solving, and reinforce skills that children can apply in school, home, and community settings.
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Therapy Activity
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I Have Something to Say: Helping Kids Repair Communication Breakdowns

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricSLPAACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismLanguage Development
Help children who use AAC learn simple, respectful ways to repair communication when they are interrupted, misunderstood, answered for, or need more time to compose a message. This illustrated resource gives therapists practical scripts and self-advocacy strategies that can be practiced in therapy and carried into everyday conversations.
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Handout
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The Power of Waiting: A Simple Way to Support Communication

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PediatricSLPAACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionFluencyLanguage Development
Help communication partners understand why waiting matters. This handout uses simple visuals and practical examples to show how extra processing time can support more successful communication while explaining why repeating questions, rushing, or adding more words may unintentionally make communication harder.
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Eval Tool
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Pediatric Feeding Evaluation Questionnaire

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricOTSLPFeeding and Swallowing
This feeding evaluation questionnaire helps gather meaningful information about a child’s feeding history while also exploring family culture, previous therapy experiences, communication, priorities, and values. Designed to foster collaborative, family-centered care, it supports more personalized goal setting and helps begin the evaluation with a deeper understanding of each family’s unique experiences and needs.
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Clinical Reference
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22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Considerations for Speech, Feeding, and Participation

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyFeeding and SwallowingLanguage Development
This resource helps therapists understand how 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may affect speech, communication, feeding, and everyday participation. Use it to guide clinical reasoning, identify factors that may warrant further evaluation or referral, and develop therapy goals that reflect the child’s individual needs and experiences.
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Handout Therapy Activity

Preparing for Difficult Conversations

Print Resource — US LETTER — 3 PAGES
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help teens prepare for challenging conversations with teachers, parents, coaches, employers, friends, and other important people in their lives. This handout and activity guide teens through a structured planning process that supports self-advocacy, perspective-taking, and clear communication before discussing a difficult topic.
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Handout

One-Handed Kitchen Setup

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsStroke
Help patients discover adaptive kitchen tools that can make meal preparation safer, easier, and more independent when using one hand. Share this handout during therapy to spark discussion, recommend practical equipment, and help patients choose solutions that fit their cooking routines at home.
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Therapy Activity

Pet Hospital Discharge Planner

Print Resource — US LETTER — 5 PAGES
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Help patients practice medication management and executive functioning skills using realistic veterinary discharge instructions. These four pet-care scenarios challenge patients to create medication schedules, track treatment durations, interpret prescription labels, and coordinate complex dosing requirements in a functional, engaging context.
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Handout

Spinal Cord Levels and Everyday Function

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AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
Help patients and families understand how different spinal cord levels relate to everyday functions such as breathing, hand use, walking, and bladder and bowel control. This visual resource provides a simple overview of spinal cord levels and common functional changes, making it easier to support education and discussions during rehabilitation.
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Therapy Activity

Return to Work Series: Customer Service Voicemails & Operations Manual

Print Resource — US LETTER — 11 PAGES
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This workplace simulation challenges individuals to listen to customer voicemails, locate relevant information within an operations manual, and determine appropriate next steps. Designed for adults returning to work after neurological injury or illness, this activity targets auditory comprehension, executive functioning, information management, problem-solving, and workplace communication in a realistic, functional context.
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Handout

Adaptive Cleaning Tools

Print Resource — US LETTER — 1 PAGE
AdultOTADLs/IADLsArthritisBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryChronic PainHome ModificationsNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Help patients identify cleaning tools and strategies that can reduce physical effort, conserve energy, and make household tasks more manageable. This handout is designed for individuals with fatigue, pain, limited mobility, balance challenges, or reduced strength who want to maintain participation in home cleaning activities.
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