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Clinical Reference

Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTEs): An Expanded Clinical Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPVoice
This resource breaks down the history, science, and clinical application of semi-occluded vocal tract exercises so therapists can confidently explain why these techniques work and how to tailor them to each client. It offers clear guidance for implementing SOVTEs in meaningful, functional contexts so clients can feel immediate vocal ease and carry that efficiency into real-world communication.
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Handout

Mild TBI Symptom Management Strategy Bank

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This strategy bank helps people with mTBI explore symptom-management options in a way that aligns with their values, daily routines, and goals. Use it to guide shared decision-making, track what works, and build personalized plans that support meaningful participation in real life.
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Handout

How to Send a Text on an iPhone: A Low-Vision Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This visual guide walks patients through how to send a text on an iPhone using large print and clear, step-by-step photos. Use it to support low-vision users as they build confidence with real-world communication tasks.
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Clinical Reference

Using ChatGPT to Support Person-Centered Neuro Rehab

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAphasiaBrain InjuryDementiaDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This guide helps therapists use ChatGPT to support person-centered thinking rather than jumping straight from a cognitive skill to a generic activity. It offers a clear workflow that keeps therapy grounded in what truly matters to the person, using AI only to brainstorm meaningful, real-life ideas and questions.
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Clinical Reference

Safety: A Framework for Real-World Conversations

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource gives therapists a practical framework for addressing safety through real-life conversations instead of outdated, infantilizing photo cards. Use it to collaboratively explore individualized safety needs, routines, and supports in a way that preserves dignity and autonomy.
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Handout

Adaptive Strategies for Parenting

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryCaregiver SupportsChronic PainSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
A practical handout therapists can share to help parents explore adaptive strategies that make daily caregiving safer, easier, and more sustainable. This resource reframes adaptations as tools for access and empowers families to find routines that work for their unique needs.
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Handout

Making Progress Without Burning Out

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout contrasts “pushing through” with graded exposure using relatable scenarios and actionable strategies. Use it to guide pacing discussions and reinforce sustainable progress between sessions.
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Handout

Should I Switch to a Basic Phone?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryDementiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsStrokeVision
Guide clients through the real trade-offs of switching from a smart phone to a basic phone when technology feels overwhelming. This handout supports collaborative decision-making by naming how each option can shift cognitive load, effort, and expectations around communication.
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Handout

Understanding Stroke: A Guide for Kids

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPStroke
This kid-friendly resource gives therapists a compassionate way to help kids make sense of stroke without overwhelming them or their families. It supports meaningful conversations that center reassurance, continuity, and the child’s emotional safety.
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Handout

Long-Term Care Through Medicaid: Waiver Slots and Placement Pathways (United States)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryCaregiver SupportsDementiaHealth Management and Self AdvocacyProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource offers a clear, patient-friendly overview of Medicaid long-term care pathways (HCBS waivers, nursing facility coverage, PACE, and assisted living) along with a companion documentation reference page for therapists. Use it to support informed decision-making, clarify common misconceptions, and guide families while also having quick access to phrasing and concepts that strengthen interdisciplinary documentation.
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Handout

Basic Anatomy: The Suprahyoid Muscles

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource helps therapists explain how the suprahyoid muscles support swallowing, using clear visuals that make the anatomy easy to understand. It also includes a comparison view for hyoid bone removal, with guidance on how the swallow may feel afterward to support patient understanding and preparation.
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Handout

Understanding Aggressive Behavior After a Brain Injury: Information for Family, Caregivers, and Staff

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This handout helps families and facility staff understand why aggressive behavior can occur after a brain injury and offers clear, practical steps to support safety for everyone involved. Use it to guide conversations, normalize difficult reactions, and build a shared plan for safer, more predictable interactions.
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Clinical Reference

A New Approach to GERD Diet and Education

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
Understand your true scope in reflux-related care and shift away from restrictive, food-shaming advice toward individualized, behavior-based strategies that genuinely support swallow comfort. This resource offers clear, evidence-grounded guidance to help you coach patients through personalized symptom patterns, know when to refer, and stay centered on autonomy and real-world function.
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Clinical Reference

ENT Vocal Diagnoses and Therapy Approaches: A Clinical Reference

Print Resource — US Letter — 9 pages
AdultSLPVoice
This reference provides a clear, person-centered overview of common ENT vocal diagnoses and the evidence-informed therapy approaches that support them. Confidently navigate complex, nuanced voice presentations while honoring each patient’s unique goals and embodied experience.
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Handout

Is Smart Wheelchair Technology Right for You?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource provides clients with a clear, non-technical overview of how smart wheelchair features can solve common mobility and safety challenges. It is designed to spark collaborative discussions between therapists and clients about upgrading equipment to better support independence and long-term health.
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Handout Therapy Material

Identity Mapping: Rebuilding Your Sense of Self

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This Identity Mapping tool is designed to help therapists guide clients through the process of reclaiming their sense of self after life-altering illness, injury, or disability. By exploring shifting roles and core values, it provides a structured yet empathetic framework for clients to bridge the gap between who they were and who they are becoming.
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Therapy Material

Online Dating with a Disability

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource provides a dual-purpose framework for therapists to facilitate dignified conversations about online dating with adults with disabilities. It balances clinical guidance on supporting autonomy without overstepping, paired with a practical planning tool to help clients navigate identity, boundaries, and safety in the digital dating world.
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Handout

UTI and Confusion

— US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPAgingBowel/BladderBrain InjuryDementia
This handout helps families and staff understand how sudden confusion can be an early sign of a UTI, especially in older adults or those with cognitive vulnerabilities. Use it to support interdisciplinary communication when they notice subtle changes in thinking during sessions.
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Handout

A-Fib and the Apple Watch: How to Set Up Monitoring and Share Data With Your Healthcare Provider

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAgingCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Management and Self AdvocacySports and Exercise
This handout offers step-by-step cognitive supports to help patients use their Apple Watch for A-fib monitoring and communication with their providers. It keeps the therapist’s role focused on building independence and health literacy (not managing the medical condition itself).
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