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Clinical Reference

Muscle Tension Dysphagia

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
This quick reference guide captures the basics of muscle tension dysphagia and outlines some available treatment options.
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Therapy Material

Cognitive Strategies Framework for Cleaning and Home Organization

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This is a framework for cognitive strategies while referencing a functional spring cleaning and home organization checklist to improve independence and accuracy for patients with cognitive communication deficits that impact attention, organization, problem-solving, and executive function tasks.
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Therapy Material

Password Logbook Memory Strategy

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
This resource is a compensatory memory strategy for people with a brain injury, providing a space to keep all login and password information organized.
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Handout

What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPAgingDementia
MCI is often under-diagnosed and under-reported for individuals after a stroke, but is highly common. This handout offers an overview of the diagnosis for patients.
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Handout

Returning to Reading: Adaptive Supports

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This handout discusses different types of strategies and resources you can use to help with improving your ability to read, whether it be a book or signs in your environment.
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Clinical Reference

High Contrast and Low Vision

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTHome ModificationsVision
This resource details why high contrast strategies work, provides plenty of visual examples, discusses safety concerns to place emphasis on, and the use of interviews to guide intervention for individuals with low vision.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool Handout

Reaction Time + Driving

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryStroke
This therapy material provides simple education on reaction time and how it is associated with driving as well therapy activities that can improve reaction time, and a handout portion covering driving tips to combat slower reaction time.
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HEP Therapy Material

Stretches for Shoulder Pain and Range of Motion

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTOrthopaedics
This HEP focuses on key stretches for decreasing shoulder pain and improving shoulder ROM.
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Clinical Reference

The Neurofunctional Approach to Addressing Functional Cognition

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides key aspects of the neurofunctional approach, including intervention techniques and an example of application in clinical practice.
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Clinical Reference

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/Falls
This resource provides a treatment guide for the clinician with exercises and activities to address vestibular dysfunction.
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Handout

Is It Dementia? Navigating the Complicated Diagnosis Process

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPCaregiver SupportsDementia
Getting a dementia diagnosis seems like a straightforward thing, but it often takes years, and the diagnostic tools we have are very limited. This handout is perfect for families who are questioning if they need to consider a diagnosis of dementia, but aren’t sure where to start.
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Clinical Reference

Clinical Guide to Addressing Mild Cognitive Impairment

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultSLPAgingCaregiver SupportsDementia
What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? Is it something that we treat? If you’re looking to get a solid foundation in MCI, this guide is for you!
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Therapy Material

Basic Spatial Puzzle for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 11 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryVision
This therapy activity focuses on a basic spatial puzzle task for people in the post-ICU stage of severe traumatic brain injury.
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Therapy Material

Strategies and Aids for Financial Management After Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides a guide with recommendations to increase success with financial management following brain injury and poses questions to be person-centered. Basic and more complex technology aids are provided.
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Handout

Go With the Flow: An Introductory Guide to Communication with Dementia

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPCaregiver SupportsDementia
This handout outlines communication strategies for families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis of dementia in their family. These strategies focus on maintaining self-esteem and dignity.
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Handout

Handout: What is Barium Sulfate and How Does it Affect My Body?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
During a modified barium swallow study, barium helps assess a person’s swallowing function. A medical professional can use this handout to discuss whether a modified barium swallow study is best for the person and how barium affects the body.
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Handout

Plateau: Is My Recovery from Brain Injury Over

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This material busts the myth of a person’s recovery plateauing after a brain injury and explains how the environment can have a positive or negative impact.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Oral Care Assessment, Guide, and Schedule

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
Use the Beck Oral Assessment Scale to determine how frequently oral care should be completed, and use the included guides and schedules as visual reminders for completing consistent and thorough oral care.
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Clinical Reference

Aphasia Institute’s Living with Aphasia: Framework for Outcome Measurement (AFROM)

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultSLPAphasiaStroke
Living with Aphasia: Framework for Outcome Measurement (A-FROM) was developed with values similar to the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. This material provides background information regarding the four domains determined to contribute to quality of life with aphasia and how to better assess and treat these domains to improve overall life with aphasia.
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