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Multiple Systems Atrophy and Dysphagia

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Multiple systems atrophy is an adult onset, sporadic, rapidly progressive neuro-degenerative disease that presents with a common early symptom of dysphagia. Aspiration pneumonia is the leading cause of death in MSA, so it is important for SLPs to be knowledgeable of the evaluation and treatment, which can be found in this educational handout. This handout […]
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Badge Reference Cards for Medical SLPs

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AdultSLPAlternative Nutrition/HydrationBrain InjuryDysphagiaStrokeTracheostomy
Included are ten badge reference cards related to arterial blood gas/vital signs, common ventilator modes, parts of tracheostomy, model of anatomy for speech, swallowing, and voice education, PMV considerations and cleaning, cranial nerve exam for speech and swallowing, Glasgow Coma Scale/NIH Stroke Scale, orientation log, determining risk for aspiration pneumonia, and Beck’s oral assessment to […]
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Thickened Liquids Signs – IDDSI Language

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AdultPediatricSLPDietsDysphagiaFeeding and Swallowing
These signs can be placed at head-of-bed to serve as helpful reminders for patients, staff, and family.
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HandoutHEP

Chair Yoga

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AdultOTAgingBalance/VestibularFall RiskSports and Exercise
Yoga is a beneficial mode of exercise for all populations and can improve flexibility, strength, and mental health. Some people may not be able to safely engage in traditional yoga, and require chair-level modifications. This handout covers a variety of yoga exercises that can be performed in the chair.
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Older Adult Fall Prevention: Core Concepts

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AdultOTAgingBalance/VestibularFall Risk
Falls are among a leading cause of physical injury, disability, and death for the older adult population and are connected to the interrelated aspects of cognition, physical abilities, and the environment. This handout details fall prevention concepts related to these aspects of fall risk for older adults and provides education, insight, and ideas for patients, families, caregivers, and practitioners.
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Handout

Preeclampsia and Bed Rest in Pregnancy

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsWomen's Health
This handout provides information about preeclampsia and bed rest during pregnancy, with a focus on maintaining meaningful activities when the client has limited ability to engage in physical activity.
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Clinical ReferenceHEP

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBowel/BladderWomen's Health
This resource provides foundational information about pelvic floor dysfunction, including an HEP handout with basic pelvic floor exercises.
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Clinical Reference

Principles of Neuroplasticity

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AdultOTBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides key principles of neuroplasticity with considerations to incorporate into treatment to maximize improvement through neuroplasticity.
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Clinical Reference

Muscle Tension Dysphagia

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AdultSLPAnatomy/PhysiologyDysphagia
This quick reference guide captures the basics of muscle tension dysphagia and outlines some available treatment options.
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Therapy Material

Cognitive Strategies Framework for Cleaning and Home Organization

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAttentionBrain InjuryPlanning/OrganizingSequencingStroke
This is a framework for cognitive strategies while referencing a functional spring cleaning and home organization checklist to improve independence and accuracy for patients with cognitive communication deficits that impact attention, organization, problem-solving, and executive function tasks.
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Therapy Material

Password Logbook Memory Strategy

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AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryDementiaMemoryPlanning/OrganizingStroke
This resource is a compensatory memory strategy for people with a brain injury, providing a space to keep all login and password information organized.
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Handout

What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

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AdultSLPAgingDementia
MCI is often under-diagnosed and under-reported for individuals after a stroke, but is highly common. This handout offers an overview of the diagnosis for patients.
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Handout

Returning to Reading: Adaptive Supports

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AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStrokeVisual Impairment/NeglectVisual Processing
This handout discusses different types of strategies and resources you can use to help with improving your ability to read, whether it be a book or signs in your environment.
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Clinical Reference

High Contrast and Low Vision

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AdultOTHome ModificationsVisual Impairment/Neglect
This resource details why high contrast strategies work, provides plenty of visual examples, discusses safety concerns to place emphasis on, and the use of interviews to guide intervention for individuals with low vision.
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Reaction Time + Driving

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryStroke
This therapy material provides simple education on reaction time and how it is associated with driving as well therapy activities that can improve reaction time, and a handout portion covering driving tips to combat slower reaction time.
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HEPTherapy Material

Stretches for Shoulder Pain and Range of Motion

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AdultOTOrthopaedicsShoulders
This HEP focuses on key stretches for decreasing shoulder pain and improving shoulder ROM.
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Clinical Reference

The Neurofunctional Approach to Addressing Functional Cognition

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AdultOTBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides key aspects of the neurofunctional approach, including intervention techniques and an example of application in clinical practice.
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Clinical Reference

Vestibular Rehabilitation

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AdultOTBalance/Vestibular
This resource provides a treatment guide for the clinician with exercises and activities to address vestibular dysfunction.
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Handout

Is It Dementia? Navigating the Complicated Diagnosis Process

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AdultOTSLPCaregiverDementia
Getting a dementia diagnosis seems like a straightforward thing, but it often takes years, and the diagnostic tools we have are very limited. This handout is perfect for families who are questioning if they need to consider a diagnosis of dementia, but aren’t sure where to start.
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Clinical Reference

Clinical Guide to Addressing Mild Cognitive Impairment

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AdultSLPAgingCaregiverDementia
What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? Is it something that we treat? If you’re looking to get a solid foundation in MCI, this guide is for you!
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