Clinical Resources

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Handout

Functional Neurological Disorder

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AdultOTSLPNervous System Conditions
This document outlines what functional neurological disorder is and is written in a way that can be provided as a patient handout.
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Therapy Material

Spot the Difference

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This therapy material works on a variety of visual perceptual skills using functional images.
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Handout

Cooking Strategies for Executive Dysfunction

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This resource covers different strategies to simplify and improve independence with cooking for individuals with executive functioning deficits.
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Handout

Knee Replacement and Occupational Therapy

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsHome ModificationsOrthopaedics
This handout provides education on safety, adaptive equipment, considerations for discharge after a knee replacement, and the role of occupational therapists.
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Handout

Joint Protection for Arthritic Hands

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsArthritisChronic PainOrthopaedics
This handout offers strategies and education on using joint protection techniques for those with arthritis in their hands.
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Handout

Adaptive Sports

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjurySeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjurySports and ExerciseStroke
This handout outlines different adaptive sports to encourage wheelchair users to engage in leisure activities.
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Therapy Material

Clinical Resource: IDDSI Level 7 (Regular Easy to Chew)

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AdultSLPDysphagia
The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level seven is for modified solids called “Regular Easy to Chew.” This material provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, why it may be recommended, ways to test it at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation.
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Handout

The Role of Speech Therapy with Head and Neck Cancer

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource is designed for patients who have received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and may not be aware of how a speech-language pathologist can help them on their journey.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Glossary of Terminology in Chest X-Rays Reports for the SLP

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AdultSLPDysphagiaRespiratory
This resource provides labels of structures on chest x-rays and a glossary of terminology used in reports important for the SLP.
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Clinical Reference

Treatment of Wernicke’s Aphasia

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AdultSLPAphasia
This resource provides guidance for treating receptive language impairment, a cornerstone impairment for a person with Wernicke’s aphasia.
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Therapy Material

Pack My Backpack! Executive Functioning Activity for Young Kids

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricSLPAutismPediatric Brain Injury
This interactive, functional therapy activity uses manipulatives to support younger children in learning executive planning skills. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material

Hidden Picture Activity Targeting Velars and Affricates

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricSLPArticulation and Phonology
This activity provides an interactive, multi-modal way to target velars and affricates with a fun hidden picture component, and can be used in groups or individual sessions.
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Clinical Reference

How Pediatric Medications Impact Speech and Swallow

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PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyFeeding and SwallowingFluencyLanguage Development
Drug-induced neurological disorders can challenge the efficiency of clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. This resource provides a list of pediatric medications and associated speech and swallow complications.
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Clinical Reference

The Importance of Lab Values for Clinical Swallow Assessments

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PediatricSLPFeeding and SwallowingLanguage Development
Lab values are essential to our clinical swallow evaluation process as speech-language pathologists. This resource discusses the importance of knowing our patients’ lab values and provides a chart with possible effects of abnormal pediatric lab values on matters that pertain to feeding and swallowing.
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Handout

Speaking Valves in Pediatric Speech Therapy

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PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyFeeding and SwallowingPediatric Voice
This resource offers information about what speaking valves are and how to place them. A few tips are offered on how to introduce them to children when starting to address voicing and swallowing goals.
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Therapy Material

Kawa Model

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
This therapy material uses the Kawa Model as an intervention in order to educate about the role of occupational therapy, and help with goal setting and motivation.
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Handout

Overstimulation After Brain Injury

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCaregiver SupportsHome Modifications
This handout provides education on overstimulation after brain injury and how clients can cope with it.
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Handout

Subacromial Trauma

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsCaregiver SupportsStroke
This handout covers the risks of causing subacromial trauma in clients with hemiplegia and is intended for use with family and staff members.
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