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Clinical Reference

Assigning Jobs as Part of Rehab Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryDementiaMental Health
This resource discusses the benefits of using assigned jobs during an individual’s rehab stay and gives examples of jobs that work well in the clinic.
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Therapy Material

Caring for Pets After Illness or Injury: A Therapy Worksheet

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Turn pet care into a meaningful, multi-domain therapy opportunity. This interactive worksheet and activity set helps clients plan for daily and emergency pet needs while targeting cognitive, physical, and social skills in a fun, personalized way.
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Therapy Material

Ideas to Target Problem Solving in the Acute Care Setting

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides ideas for targeting meaningful problem solving skills in the acute care setting.
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Therapy Material

Constraint Induced Language Therapy (CILT) Bathroom Scene

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPAphasia
Constraint induced language therapy (CILT) is a communication task that relies solely on verbal communication avoiding the use of compensatory strategies. This activity focuses on vocabulary related to a bathroom scene.
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Therapy Material

Language Intervention: Picture Dictionary – Bathroom

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPAphasia
This therapy task is designed to target functional bathroom vocabulary. Includes a full-page picture of a bathroom with tasks to target auditory comprehension, expressive language, reading comprehension, and written expression. A highly versatile therapy task material that can be targeted to reach various language levels during structured language therapy tasks for people with aphasia.
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Handout

Bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLP
Bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one type of ALS that first affects speech and swallowing. This handout explains bulbar ALS and how the speech-language pathologist will be involved.
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Therapy Material

Visual Scanning Tasks for Laundry and Coffee Shop Nutrition Labels

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
These visual scanning tasks require attention to information in order to follow cleaning recommendations for clothes as well as answer nutritional information about coffee shop drinks.
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Therapy Material

Community Safety

Print and Audio ResourcePrint Resource — US Letter — 21 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This material addresses community safety by identifying signs, symbols, sounds, etc. in the community and their meanings.
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Clinical Reference

Functional Alternatives to Theraputty

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTArthritisOrthopaedicsStroke
This resource provides examples of functional ways to address hand strength and coordination as an alternative to theraputty.
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Handout

Social Cues

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
This handout details different social cues to be aware of to help aid clients with social participation and appropriateness. It is appropriate for people with a brain injury, dementia, young adult autism, or developmental delays.
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Therapy Material

Social Cues in Practice

Print Resource — US Letter — 7 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
This therapy material provides two methods for practicing and improving nonverbal social skills. It is appropriate for people with a brain injury, dementia, young adult autism, or developmental delays.
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Clinical Reference

Caring for Pets: Treatment Strategies

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsArthritisBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryChronic PainNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource breaks down the IADL of pet care into practical treatment strategies, task analyses, and safety considerations so you can confidently integrate meaningful, client-centered goals into your therapy sessions.
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Handout

Facial Nerves and Muscles

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaStroke
This handout provides a general explanation for patients and family members to understand and visualize the nerves and muscles involved in facial sensations and movements.
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Clinical Reference

Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Landmarks as seen on FEES

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
Use this diagram to better understand pharyngeal and laryngeal anatomical landmarks during FEES.
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Handout

Gastroparesis and Swallowing Considerations

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource provides information on gastroparesis and considerations for swallowing.
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Therapy Material

Medication Safety – How Many Pills?

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryStroke
To target medication management, the person must calculate the total amount of pills consumed in one day based on the medication labels provided.
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Handout

Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPCancer
This handout provides tips to help people with cancer manage their fatigue.
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Handout

What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPDiabetes
This handout is for individuals who are experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis of metabolic acidosis.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Cerebellar Examination

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPNervous System Conditions
This document outlines the basics of a coordination or cerebellar examination. Use it to screen individuals with complex neurologic impairment or monitor progression of cerebellar diseases.
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