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Clinical Reference

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): A Guide for Therapists

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTNervous System Conditions
This resource provides occupational therapists with a practical framework for evaluating and treating functional neurological disorder (FND), recognizing the wide range of treatment approaches available. It equips therapists with strategies, discussion points, and flexible interventions to support patients in navigating their unique recovery journey.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Wheelchair Cushion Guide

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AdultOTSeating and Mobility
This guide provides a clear, visual reference for selecting the right cushion based on comfort, positioning, and pressure relief needs. Designed for therapists to use in sessions or share with patients, this resource simplifies cushion options to support informed decision-making and improve seating outcomes.
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Clinical Reference

Goal Setting in Progressive Neurological Conditions: Remediation vs. Adaptation

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTProgressive Neurological Conditions
This resource helps therapists balance remediation and adaptation when setting goals for individuals with progressive neurological conditions, ensuring therapy remains functional, meaningful, and aligned with the client’s needs. With clear guidelines, condition-specific examples, and practical goal-writing strategies, this guide supports therapists in providing effective, person-centered care.
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Eval Tool

Aspiration Risk Reduction Protocol

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This Aspiration Risk Reduction Protocol helps ensure consistent, evidence-based strategies for reducing aspiration risk in hospitalized adults. Designed for SLPs and interdisciplinary teams, this bedside-friendly tool improves collaboration by guiding nurses through initial screening and providing clear, actionable steps for ongoing aspiration management.
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Handout HEP

Swallow Exercises

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout provides clear, patient-friendly explanations of common swallowing exercises, linking each one to the symptoms patients may experience. Perfect for therapists to use in sessions or send home with patients, it helps bridge the gap between clinical recommendations and real-life swallowing challenges.
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Therapy Activity

Storytelling for People with Aphasia

Print Resource — US Letter — 10 pages
AdultSLPAphasia
Help individuals with aphasia organize and share meaningful personal experiences with this personal story mapping activity. This structured template supports storytelling, word retrieval, and self-expression, making it easier for clients to build narratives in therapy sessions.
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Therapy Activity

Reading Food Labels: A Real-World Scanning & Decision-Making Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 48 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyStrokeVision
Help clients strengthen their ability to scan, interpret, and apply real-world visual information with this food label activity. Designed for neuro rehab, this resource provides a structured way to practice attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making using nutrition and ingredient labels.
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Therapy Activity

Scanning for Clarity: A Cognitive Exercise in Reading Vitamin Labels

Print Resource — US Letter — 14 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyStrokeVision
This activity helps clients strengthen visual scanning, working memory, and real-world decision-making by analyzing and interpreting vitamin labels. Designed for neuro rehab and cognitive therapy, it challenges clients to locate key information, compare options, and consider medication interactions, all within a functional, everyday task.
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Therapy Activity

My Social Map: Understanding Relationships, Comfort, and Boundaries

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PediatricOTSLPAutismPediatric Brain Injury
Help your clients navigate friendships and boundaries in a way that aligns with their unique perspectives and needs. This interactive worksheet guides autistic individuals and those with brain injuries through mapping their relationships, identifying comfort levels in social situations, and practicing boundary-setting strategies, giving therapists a practical tool for meaningful discussions.
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Therapy Activity

Routine & Transition Planning Sheets

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PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionPediatric Brain Injury
Help your clients build self-awareness and self-advocacy with this Routine & Transition Planning Sheet, a structured tool designed for autistic individuals, ADHD diagnoses, and brain injury survivors. This resource guides them in identifying challenging transitions, exploring personalized strategies, and creating a clear plan to communicate their needs to parents, teachers, and support teams.
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Handout

Helping Kids Communicate Their Needs: A Guide for Parents

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PediatricSLPAACLanguage Development
This handout helps parents redirect their child’s behavior by providing simple, effective scripts that teach kids what to do instead of just telling them what not to do. Designed for therapists using a parent coaching model, this resource supports families in reinforcing self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and alternative communication strategies through consistent, real-life practice.
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Clinical Reference

Collaborative IEP Meetings: A Multidisciplinary Guide for Meaningful Parent Engagement

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PediatricOTSLPAACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionFluencyLanguage DevelopmentLiteracyPediatric Brain InjurySensory
This is a practical resource designed for therapists to share with parents and colleagues, helping to foster a more family-centered, inclusive approach to IEP meetings. Packed with actionable strategies, checklists, and parent advocacy tools, this guide empowers teams to create meetings where parents feel heard, valued, and truly part of the decision-making process.
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Handout

100 Children’s Books Featuring Disabilities and Neurodiversity

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PediatricOTSLPAACAutismExecutive FunctionFluencyLiteracySensory
This resource features 100 children’s books across 10 categories, including wheelchair use, deafness, dyslexia, stuttering, autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, physical disabilities and differences, cerebral palsy, and sensory processing. With one printable page per topic, therapists can easily share relevant book recommendations with parents and families to foster understanding and inclusion. These carefully selected stories empower children and encourage meaningful conversations about disability and neurodiversity.
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Therapy Activity

Exercises in Telling and Calculating Time (Analog Clocks)

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides functional, real-life activities to help individuals in neuro rehab tell time and calculate elapsed time using practical strategies. It includes engaging exercises and adaptable approaches to support independence in daily routines.
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Handout

Traveling Tips for Wheelchair Users

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AdultOTSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Help your clients who use wheelchairs feel empowered and prepared for their next adventure with this practical travel guide. Organized by mode of transportation, this resource offers actionable tips and unique accommodations to make traveling easier, no matter the journey.
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Handout

Huntington’s Disease and Occupational Therapy

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AdultOTProgressive Neurological Conditions
Occupational therapy provides powerful supports for patients and families navigating the challenges of Huntington’s Disease. This overview provides patients and families with a clear picture of how OT supports independence, safety, and meaningful daily living at every stage of the journey.
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Handout

Strategies for Taking Care of Young Children While Recovering from a Concussion

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Supporting parents recovering from a concussion can feel overwhelming, especially when young children are involved. This resource offers practical strategies to help parents balance healing with caregiving, empowering therapists to provide guidance that fosters rest, recovery, and connection.
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Therapy Activity

Create a Structured To Do List

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Help your clients turn overwhelming to-do lists into clear, actionable steps with this guided activity. By prioritizing tasks, breaking them down, and using the included daily planner sheet, they’ll gain a sense of control and accomplishment, one step at a time.
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Handout

Living with Essential Tremors: Practical Tips for Daily Life

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTProgressive Neurological Conditions
Help patients with essential tremors navigate daily tasks with confidence using this practical, easy-to-follow guide. This resource provides clear, adaptable strategies for eating, dressing, writing, and more. Perfect for therapists to share in sessions or as a take-home reference.
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Handout

What to Expect During End of Life Care: A Guide for Families

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AdultOTSLPAgingCaregiver SupportsDysphagiaHealth Management and Self AdvocacyStroke
This guide helps families understand the natural process of the body shutting down during end-of-life care, with a focus on the emotional challenges surrounding nutrition and hydration. It provides evidence-based explanations and practical tips to help families feel reassured, offering therapists a warm and accessible resource to share during these profound moments.
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