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Therapy Material

How to Use the PQRST Reading Strategy

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AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain Injury
The PQRST reading strategy is helpful for students and/or people after a brain injury to organize and encourage memory for new reading comprehension learning.
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Clinical Reference

Changes in Swallowing After Laryngectomy

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AdultSLPDysphagia
After a total laryngectomy, there is likely no concern for aspiration. However, there are still structural changes that will impact swallowing function that the medical team should consider.
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Clinical Reference

Broad List of Treatments for Aphasia

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AdultSLPAphasia
This resource provides a broad list and brief description of treatments for aphasia.
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Eval Tool

Structural Vocal Pathologies

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AdultSLPVoice
This resource provides detailed information regarding structural vocal pathologies that may be seen during the fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
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Clinical Reference

Median Nerve Injuries

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AdultOTNervous System Conditions
The resource details median nerve injuries and treatment options.
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Clinical Reference

Bowel Management After Spinal Cord Injury

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBowel/BladderSpinal Cord Injury
This resource covers strategies for bowel management after spinal cord injury.
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Handout

Bidets

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBowel/BladderCaregiver Supports
This resource covers the indications for use of a bidet and the multiple benefits they can provide.
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Handout

Shopping Strategies for Executive Dysfunction

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This handout covers different strategies that can be used when shopping for individuals with executive functioning deficits.
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Therapy Material

Delayed Recall Visual Memory Activity

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This material addresses delayed recall with visual memory using a storytelling strategy
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Clinical Reference

Diagnostic Metrics Simplified: Reference for Clinicians

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AdultOTSLP
This resource outlines diagnostic metrics such as specificity, sensitivity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, positive likelihood ratios, and negative likelihood ratios to help clinicians better understand tests for various conditions.
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Clinical Reference

Home Modification for Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs: Doorways

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AdultOTHome ModificationsSeating and Mobility
This handout describes potential solutions for individuals who are having trouble navigating a home environment after use of a wheelchair and are considering home modification.
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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

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
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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