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Handout

Dysphagia and Parkinson’s Disease

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Swallowing problems are common for people with Parkinson’s disease. However, it is underreported in the early stages. This handout explains the swallowing symptoms people with Parkinson’s disease can experience.
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Therapy Material

Apple Watch Safety Features

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AdultOTSLPAgingBalance/Vestibular/Falls
This handout explains the safety features of the Apple Watch, particularly in the context of fall risk.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Comparing a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study and Esophagram

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AdultSLPDysphagia
A Videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) and esophagram are helpful tools for evaluating a person’s swallowing function. This handout explains the similarities and differences to help determine which one may be more appropriate.
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Handout

Information Processing Speed Following Brain Injury (Based on INCOG 2.0 Recommendations)

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological Conditions
Information processing speed is related to the complex and multidimensional constructs of attention. This material describes two options to compensate for or treat slowed processing speed often seen following brain injury or other neurodegenerative disorders.
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Therapy Material

Visual Action Therapy for Global Aphasia

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AdultSLPAphasia
Visual Action Therapy (VAT) is a treatment approach for aphasia when a person has global impairments of all language modalities. It incorporates training use of gestures for non-verbal communication of wants and needs.
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Handout

OT Month Poster, Jeopardy, and Bingo

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AdultOT
April is OT month! Celebrate with your team with a poster and OT-themed jeopardy and bingo!
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Spinal Precautions

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This handout covers spinal precautions and can be used for patient and caregiver education.
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Clinical Reference

Electrical Stimulation and Wound Healing

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AdultOTDiabetesNervous System Conditions
This resource helps therapists understand the application of electrical stimulation for wound healing.
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Clinical Reference

Understanding Interferential Current

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AdultOTChronic Pain
This document outlines what IFC is and how it works so you can decide if it will benefit your patients.
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Handout

Scar Massage as a Home Program

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This document is meant to be given to patients who have had a recent operation or trauma that resulted in a linear incision or laceration. The document outlines manual massage techniques from a patient perspective.
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Handout

What is Frontotemporal Dementia

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AdultOTSLPDementia
This handout provides the basics of FTD with insights into what to expect.
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Therapy Material

Fine Motor Push Pin Activity

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryOrthopaedicsStroke
This material addresses fine motor skills, particularly using a tripod grasp.Video on how to use this resource:
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Clinical Reference

Vision Deficits in the Geriatric Population

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AdultOTSLPAgingDiabetesVision
This resource covers common conditions seen in the geriatric population and interventions for addressing them.
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Therapy Material

Emergency Preparedness with a Disability

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AdultOTSLPAgingAphasiaBrain InjuryBurn CareCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsChronic PainDementiaDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision
This handout covers different elements of being prepared for emergency situations given changes due to the new onset of a condition for a caregiver and/or patient.
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Therapy Material

Growth Mindset

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsArthritisBrain InjuryChronic PainMental HealthOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout covers the growth mindset which can be used to improve motivation and self-esteem during the rehabilitation process.
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Handout

Gate Control Theory of Pain in Practice

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AdultOTChronic Pain
This resource briefly covers the theory of gate control and how it benefits individuals coping with chronic pain.
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Handout

Medication Swallow Strategies for People with Dysphagia

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AdultSLPDysphagia
A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down! Unless you have dysphagia! Here are some other ideas to consider when establishing a safe plan for PO intake of meds.
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Clinical Reference

Saliva Anatomy and Function

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Saliva is necessary for supporting swallowing, digestion, and teeth protection. Three salivary glands produce one to two liters of the body’s daily saliva.Video on how to use this resource:Nascimento, D., Carmona, J., Mestre, T., Ferreira, J. J., & Guimarães, I. (2021). Drooling rating scales in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 91, […]
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Therapy Material

Deductive Reasoning: Storage Area

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Practicing some cognitive strategies in therapy? Put them to work with this deductive reasoning challenge.
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