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Handout

Broca’s Aphasia: The Basics

Print Resource — US letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAphasia
This handout gives patients and families a clear, one-page overview of Broca’s aphasia. Use it to support education, guide discussion, and reinforce communication strategies.
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Therapy Material

Teoríade las cucharasy lesión cerebral traumática

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
La “Teoría de las Cucharas” fue creada por Christine Miserandino para ayudar a explicar cómo las lesiones cerebrales afectan los recursos de energía de una persona. Esta actividad grupal puede ayudar a iniciar una conversación sobre qué actividades mentales y físicas diarias “gastan cucharas” y cuáles “recuperan cucharas” para conservar energía. Esta actividad anima a la persona a identificar las tareas diarias específicas que gastan o recuperan cucharas y a planificar sus responsabilidades semanales usando esta estrategia. También se incluye una lista de actividades para ofrecer ideas sobre qué considerar al conservar energía.
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Therapy Material

Holiday Meal Time Planner (Thanksgiving Edition)

Print Resource — US letter — 12 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Turn a holiday meal into meaningful practice with time, sequencing, and problem-solving. In session, clients use dish preparation and constraint cards with a lane-based schedule to map the day, practicing the same skills required to plan appointments, and daily routines.
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Eval Tool

Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists) Subtest of Financial Skills

Print Resource — US Letter — 13 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This subtest evaluates real-world financial skills through functional, accessible tasks like reading a bill, tracking expenses, doing mental math, and spotting scams. Use it to identify meaningful therapy goals, monitor progress, and build confidence in managing money after a brain injury or stroke.
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Therapy Material

How to Call Someone on an iPhone (large print)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPBrain InjuryStroke
A one-page, large-print guide that shows clients exactly how to place a call on an iPhone using Assistive Access. Use it for step-by-step practice, caregiver coaching, and home carryover. Print or laminate for quick, durable reference.
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Handout

After the Fire: How the Brain Rebuilds Paths

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This one-page handout uses a forest-fire metaphor to explain neuroplasticity after stroke or brain injury, including what’s lost, what’s protected, and how new routes form (blaze, smoke, scar, new growth, new trails, weeds, distant trees). Use it in-session to set expectations, coach clients on why meaningful practice matters, and redirect maladaptive habits toward efficient, therapy-shaped pathways.
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Handout

Pressure Redistribution & Weight-Shifting for Wheelchair Users

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AdultOTSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord Injury
Help your clients protect their skin and comfort with clear, step-by-step visual instructions for safe and effective wheelchair weight shifts. This handout explains when, how long, and which techniques to use, plus practical reminders to build pressure relief into daily routines.
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Handout

Overuse Injury Guide for Conservative Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This resource gives patients a clear overview of carpal tunnel syndrome, treatment options, and everyday prevention strategies. Share it in therapy to support education, guide conversations about care, and reinforce proactive wrist health habits.
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Eval Tool

Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists) Subtest of Writing and Reading Comprehension

Print Resource — US Letter — 11 pages
AdultSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStroke
This subtest evaluates real-world reading, writing, and comprehension skills using functional, accessible tasks like reading a bill, sending a message, or following directions. Use it to identify meaningful therapy goals, track progress over time, and build confidence in communication after brain injury or stroke.
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Handout

Wernicke’s Encephalopathy and Korsakoff Syndrome

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This one-page handout explains Wernicke’s encephalopathy and its progression to Korsakoff syndrome in clear, compassionate language for families. It’s a helpful tool for educating caregivers about what to expect and how therapy can support recovery alongside medical care.
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Handout

Parkinson’s and Voice: Self Perception vs. Reality

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AdultSLPProgressive Neurological Conditions
Help people with Parkinson’s make sense of why their voice feels loud but sounds soft. Use this in session to practice “loud enough” with a meter app and quick recordings, then send home simple carryover tips and an invitation to consider speech therapy.
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Therapy Material

Vision Exercises After Stroke: Oculomotor Retraining

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AdultOTStrokeVision
Quick, evidence-informed vision exercises to help post-stroke clients with double vision, trouble focusing, or tracking. Easy to pair with real-life tasks like reading, scanning for hazards, and improving balance.
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Clinical Reference

Navigating Identity, Mental Health, and Ableism in Chronic Illness

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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

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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

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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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