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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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Clinical Reference Handout
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Shoulder Exercise Program Based on the STOMPS Protocol

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTChronic PainSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord Injury
Help manual wheelchair users reduce shoulder pain with an evidence-based program of stretching and strengthening exercises inspired by the STOMPS protocol. This resource includes a therapist guide with clinical considerations and a patient handout with simple exercise illustrations that can be used during treatment or as a home exercise program.
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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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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

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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

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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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Eval Tool

Swallowing Support Plan (IDDSI)

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Help interdisciplinary teams stay on the same page with a clear, organized summary of a patient’s current eating and drinking plan, including IDDSI levels, mealtime supports, and preferred swallowing strategies. Designed to support collaboration across nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, and medical teams while keeping the patient’s goals and priorities at the center of care.
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Eval Tool

Neurogenic Dysfluency: Communication Strategies & Treatment Planning

Print Resource — US LETTER — 3 PAGES
AdultSLPBrain InjuryMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
This tool helps adults identify communication situations that matter most, explore factors that affect fluency, and reflect on strategies that help, don’t help, or may be worth trying. Use this collaborative worksheet to guide treatment planning, support self-advocacy, and focus therapy on the communication goals that are most meaningful to the individual.
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Handout

Epiglottic Inversion: What It Means for Swallowing

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Help patients understand what epiglottic inversion is, why it matters for swallowing safety, and what it may mean when a swallow study shows reduced, incomplete, or absent inversion. This handout explains the relationship between epiglottic movement and swallowing function in clear, patient-friendly language, making it easier to discuss findings and treatment recommendations during dysphagia therapy.
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Handout

Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Changes After Carotid Endarterectomy

Print Resource — US LETTER — 2 PAGES
AdultSLPDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaVoice
Help patients understand why carotid endarterectomy can sometimes lead to changes in voice, speech, or swallowing. This handout explains the role of nearby nerves, what recovery may look like, and how speech therapy can support communication and swallowing during the healing process.
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Therapy Activity

Sports Team Manager: Executive Function with Sports

Print Resource — US LETTER — 35 PAGES
AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStroke
This is a sports-themed cognitive-communication activity that uses player cards, team scenarios, and roster-building challenges to support reasoning, problem-solving, executive functioning, and conversation. With four included sports and no single correct answers, participants can practice strategies, discuss tradeoffs, and make decisions in a flexible, engaging format that can be adapted for individual or group therapy.
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