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Helping Kids Communicate Their Needs: A Guide for Parents

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricSLPAACLanguage Development
This handout helps parents redirect their child’s behavior by providing simple, effective scripts that teach kids what to do instead of just telling them what not to do. Designed for therapists using a parent coaching model, this resource supports families in reinforcing self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and alternative communication strategies through consistent, real-life practice.
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Clinical Reference

Collaborative IEP Meetings: A Multidisciplinary Guide for Meaningful Parent Engagement

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricOTSLPAACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionFluencyLanguage DevelopmentLiteracyPediatric Brain InjurySensory
This is a practical resource designed for therapists to share with parents and colleagues, helping to foster a more family-centered, inclusive approach to IEP meetings. Packed with actionable strategies, checklists, and parent advocacy tools, this guide empowers teams to create meetings where parents feel heard, valued, and truly part of the decision-making process.
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Handout

100 Children’s Books Featuring Disabilities and Neurodiversity

Print Resource — US Letter — 11 pages
PediatricOTSLPAACAutismExecutive FunctionFluencyLiteracySensory
This resource features 100 children’s books across 10 categories, including wheelchair use, deafness, dyslexia, stuttering, autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, physical disabilities and differences, cerebral palsy, and sensory processing. With one printable page per topic, therapists can easily share relevant book recommendations with parents and families to foster understanding and inclusion. These carefully selected stories empower children and encourage meaningful conversations about disability and neurodiversity.
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Handout

Supporting Your Child’s Vestibular Development: A Parent’s Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSensory
This parent-friendly handout explains how the vestibular system develops, why it varies across children, and how movement supports its growth. It also provides practical, reassuring guidance for parents, along with signs that may indicate a child could benefit from vestibular-focused therapy.
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Therapy Material

Feelings Check-In

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
This resource helps children build emotional awareness by identifying, describing, and mapping their emotions using sensory and size-based cues. Designed for speech and occupational therapy, it supports language development, interoception, and self-regulation, giving kids the tools to express and manage their feelings with greater clarity.
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Therapy Material

Helping Kids Understand Circles of Control

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help kids navigate anxiety and frustration by exploring what they can control, what they can influence, and what is out of their hands. This interactive activity encourages reflection, builds resilience, and gives kids a practical framework to focus their energy on what truly matters.
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Eval Tool

The Multi-Axis Sensory Spectrum Analysis Tool

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricOTSensory
This resource helps therapists visually map a child’s sensory processing profile across different sensory systems, making it easier to identify patterns of sensory-seeking, avoiding, or under-responsiveness. With a structured 0-10 rating scale, this tool supports collaborative discussions with caregivers and guides intervention strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs.
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Therapy Material

Caterpillar to Butterfly: Cut and Paste Sequencing Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help kids strengthen sequencing, fine motor, and language skills with this engaging cut-and-paste activity! Perfect for speech and occupational therapy, this resource supports storytelling, vocabulary growth, and motor coordination while exploring the butterfly life cycle.
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Handout

Toothbrushing Without Meltdowns

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSensory
Help parents turn toothbrushing struggles into stress-free routines with practical, sensory-friendly strategies tailored for children with diverse needs. This handout empowers families to foster autonomy, build positive habits, and create meaningful connections during daily care routines.
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Handout

Picky Eating: Honoring Preferences While Encouraging Growth

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Help parents navigate the sensitive topic of picky eating with this thoughtfully designed handout. Packed with practical, pressure-free strategies and a compassionate tone, it empowers families to support their child’s feeding journey while honoring sensory needs and building positive mealtime connections.
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Handout

Screen-Free Shopping: Small Tasks, Big Growth

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Shopping trips can be more than a task to check off your to-do list—they’re rich with opportunities to help children learn, connect, and grow. This handout offers therapists a variety of simple, practical strategies to share with families, turning everyday errands into engaging moments that build social, emotional, and cognitive skills. With ideas tailored for both toddlers and school-aged children, this resource helps make screen-free moments not only manageable but meaningful.
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Handout

Playful Connection: Games for Babies and Toddlers Who Aren’t Talking Yet

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This resource provides simple, play-based games to help parents who may be struggling to feel connected with their non-speaking or late-talking babies and toddlers. Designed for therapists to share with families, it emphasizes that meaningful connection through play lays the foundation for communication and growth, even without words.
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Handout Therapy Material

Songs for Moving and Talking (with Spotify playlist)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSLPLanguage DevelopmentSensory
Music can transform therapy sessions, adding energy, focus, and creativity while supporting essential developmental skills. This Spotify playlist is designed to help therapists engage children through fun, interactive songs that encourage movement, social-emotional growth, and language development. With a variety of tempos, styles, and themes, these tracks provide adaptable tools to enhance therapy goals and make sessions both effective and enjoyable for kids of all ages.
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Handout

Understanding and Supporting Slow-to-Warm-Up Kids

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PediatricOTSLPLanguage Development
This handout helps parents understand and support “slow-to-warm-up” kids, celebrating their thoughtful and observant nature rather than trying to change it. Perfect for therapists to share, it includes practical strategies for fostering confidence and connection at the child’s own pace.
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Handout

Smooth Transitions: Helping Kids Move from One Thing to the Next

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
This resource equips parents with practical strategies to help kids transition smoothly between activities, reducing stress for both parent and child. Perfect for therapists to share in therapy, it includes actionable tips, sample scripts, and a set of cut-out visual aids to support young children through transitions.
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Handout

Gestalt Language Theory: A Parent’s Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricSLPAutismLanguage Development
This parent-friendly handout explains gestalt language processing and how therapy supports children in developing flexible, meaningful communication. Perfect for therapists to share, it provides an overview of the therapy approach, stages of development, and practical tips for supporting progress at home.
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Handout

What to Expect in Play-Based Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPAACArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentPediatric Brain InjurySensory
Help parents understand the principles of play-based therapy and how it supports their child’s development. This resource provides therapists with clear, parent-friendly explanations to share, making the therapy process approachable and meaningful.
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Clinical Reference

ChatGPT Prompt Structure for SOAP Notes

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultPediatricOTSLPBrain InjuryExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentSensoryStroke
Streamline your documentation process with this guide to using ChatGPT for crafting accurate and efficient SOAP notes. Designed for therapists, this resource provides customizable prompts and tips to help you focus on patient care while maintaining high-quality records.
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Handout

Supporting Sensory Balance: Vagal Tone Activities for Kids

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSLPSensory
This resource offers therapists evidence-based strategies to share with families of children with sensory processing differences, focusing on vagal tone activities that promote calm and self-regulation. With simple techniques like deep breathing and gentle movement, parents can help their children return to a balanced state after stress.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Beyond Protocols: Supporting Children’s Unique Sensory Preferences

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPSensory
Includes practical tools to help children with tactile sensitivities in a way that respects their individual needs and boundaries. This resource empowers therapists to work collaboratively with families, helping children feel safe and supported while navigating everyday sensory experiences.
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