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Clinical Reference

Navigating Identity, Mental Health, and Ableism in Chronic Illness

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPMental Health
This resource helps therapists initiate meaningful, person-centered conversations with clients navigating chronic illness, focusing on identity, emotional wellbeing, and the impact of ableism. Use it to support clients in mapping who they are beyond their diagnosis.
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Handout

Understanding Sundowning: A Caregiver’s Guide

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AdultOTSLPCaregiver SupportsDementia
This handout explains sundowning in simple, supportive language for caregivers of people with dementia. Therapists can use it to help families understand what to expect and offer practical, compassionate strategies for navigating late-day confusion.
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Handout

When Sleep Isn’t Simple

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This handout offers fresh, non-obvious strategies for improving sleep after stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. It’s designed for patients who’ve already tried the basics and still struggle to rest. Use it to validate sleep challenges while providing practical tools.
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Eval Tool

Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists): Subtest of Medication Management

Print Resource — US Letter — 9 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Introducing Neuro-FAST: Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists Neuro-FAST is a time-efficient, therapist-centered tool designed to assess functional neurological abilities in acute and post-acute care settings. Each subtest is person-centered, incorporating Quality of Life (QoL) measurements, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), and a family-friendly, customizable one-page summary for easy communication. The subtests can be used individually or combined to create a more comprehensive assessment tailored to your clinical needs. Version 1.0 is available for initial feedback as we work toward building a full suite of tools for speech and occupational therapy.
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Handout

The Thread Between Us: Holding On to Connection With Dementia

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AdultOTSLPCaregiver SupportsDementia
This handout offers gentle, practical ways to foster connection with loved ones living with dementia, even as communication and memory change. Use it in therapy to support caregivers who feel like they’re losing someone they love, helping them find moments of presence, emotion, and shared experience.
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Eval Tool

Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists): Subtest of Communication

Print Resource — US Letter — 7 pages
AdultSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStroke
Introducing Neuro-FAST: Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists Neuro-FAST is a time-efficient, therapist-centered tool designed to assess functional neurological abilities in acute and post-acute care settings. Each subtest is person-centered, incorporating Quality of Life (QoL) measurements, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), and a family-friendly, customizable one-page summary for easy communication. The subtests can be used individually or combined to create a more comprehensive assessment tailored to your clinical needs. Version 1.0 is available for initial feedback as we work toward building a full suite of tools for speech and occupational therapy.
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Handout

Favorite Menu Item Scripts + Pocket-Sized Flipbook

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultSLPAphasia
Help your clients with aphasia confidently order at their favorite restaurants using this customizable, pocket-sized flipbook template. Includes therapist instructions, script training prompts, and visual layout tools to support real-world participation and independence.
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Therapy Material

Which Internet Plan Makes Sense? A Real-World Comparison Task

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryVision
This real-world therapy activity invites clients to compare two modern internet plans, practicing scanning, comprehension, and decision-making skills.
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Therapy Material

Daily Planners (6 Design Options)

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This set includes six ready-to-use daily planner templates you can print to support organization, scheduling, and goal tracking in sessions. A variety of options allows your clients to choose which option works best for them.
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Handout

Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer: What to Know About Swallowing Changes

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AdultSLPCancerDysphagia
This one-page handout explains how radiation for head and neck cancer can affect swallowing, using warm, easy-to-understand language and real-world tips. It’s a helpful tool for SLPs to support patients with dysphagia and introduce the role of speech therapy during and after treatment.
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Handout

Ataxic Dysarthria: Understanding and Communicating with Confidence

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This one-page handout helps patients understand ataxic dysarthria in clear, supportive language, including causes, communication strategies, and what to expect over time. It also offers practical tips for navigating real-world challenges (like being misunderstood as intoxicated) and includes guidance on how an SLP can help.
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Handout

Your Voice Is Telling a Bigger Story: Understanding Muscle Tension Dysphonia

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AdultSLPVoice
This resource invites patients to understand muscle tension dysphonia as more than just a voice issue. It’s a whole-body experience shaped by stress, tension, and daily habits. Use this handout to help patients reflect on their unique patterns and build awareness of how their voice connects to their overall wellbeing.
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Clinical Reference

Real-World Dysarthria Treatment: A Shift in Focus

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This resource helps you shift dysarthria therapy beyond drills by focusing on real-world communication, self-advocacy, and life participation. It includes therapy ideas, goal-writing guidance, and a patient handout that fosters supportive communication with partners like family, friends, and community members.
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Therapy Material

Mealtime Communication Mat (adult paper-based AAC)

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AdultSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStroke
This Mealtime Communication Mat supports non-speaking adults in expressing basic needs, preferences, and safety concerns during meals. Designed for quick, intuitive use, it’s a practical tool therapists can introduce to enhance autonomy and reduce frustration in clinical or caregiving settings.
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Handout

When More Help Is Needed: Navigating Long-Term Care Decisions After Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This handout supports families facing the difficult decision to move a person with brain injury into long-term care when insight is limited. It offers compassionate guidance, conversation strategies, and clinical context to help therapists navigate these high-stakes moments with clarity and care.
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Handout

Heat-Free Meal Recipes

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This resource offers 15 balanced, no-heat meal ideas for clients who can’t safely use a stove, microwave, or toaster oven. It’s a practical tool for supporting independence and nutrition in home health, neuro rehab, or cognitive rehab settings.
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Handout

Choosing the Right Walker

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AdultOTSeating and MobilityStroke
This handout helps patients understand the different types of walkers and choose the one that best fits their needs and abilities. Therapists can use it to support decision-making, set realistic expectations, and guide safe mobility planning.
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Handout

One-Handed Eating Made Easier

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsDysphagiaStroke
This one-page visual guide offers creative, real-world strategies to make one-handed eating easier and more independent. From adaptive tools to clever hacks, it’s designed to spark practical problem-solving during therapy sessions and beyond.
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Handout HEP

Regaining Hand Skills: Finger Isolation and In-Hand Movement

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AdultOTOrthopaedicsStroke
This handout offers patient-friendly activities to improve finger isolation and in-hand manipulation skills after injury or neurological change. Use it to support therapy sessions with clear explanations, practical exercises, and a compassionate tone that empowers patients to keep practicing at home.
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Therapy Material

Nutrition Label Sorting Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyStroke
This adapted nutrition label sorting activity helps clients build visual scanning and comparison skills using real-life food labels. Designed to spark meaningful conversations rather than deliver right-or-wrong answers, it supports flexible, person-centered therapy across cognitive levels.
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