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Therapy Material

Script Training Treatment Guidance and Ideas

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAphasiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This handout provides a step-by-step guide on how to use script training to support communication for people with aphasia and/or apraxia of speech.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Dysarthria Differential Diagnosis Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Compare and contrast the different types of dysarthria to help with a differential diagnosis.
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Therapy Material

Personalized Pocket Cards for 3 Types of Dysarthria

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
These business-card-sized wallet cards provide information about the specific type of dysarthria, ways to support communication with the individual, and important personal information for the person with dysarthria.
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Handout

Management of Excessive Secretions

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AdultDysphagia
Excessive and/or thick secretions are common in individuals with neurologic or pulmonary diseases. This handout provides further information regarding characteristics, possible causes, and treatment options for improving secretion management.
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Handout

Inservice Presentation Slide Deck: Dysphagia

Slide Deck — Wide format presentation — 27 slides
AdultSLPDysphagia
Giving an inservice to staff about dysphagia? Here’s a slide deck to get you started!
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Handout

3/7 Protocol for Time Efficient Strengthening

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AdultOTSports and Exercise
This is a simple intervention piece that can be given with the home exercise program outlining the 3/7 method, an evidence based strength protocol that can be completed in under 3 minutes per exercise to help enhance compliance with the home exercise program.
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Eval Tool

Pain Evaluation Clinical Reasoning Octagon

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 Pages
AdultOTSLPChronic Pain
A clinical reasoning tool for clinicians to use to reflect on difficult pain related cases. It can also be useful to help instructors teach physical, speech, or occupational therapy students how to reason through pain related cases.
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Clinical Reference

Cranial Nerve Testing

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AdultOTSLPNervous System Conditions
Do you forget what all of the cranial nerves are responsible for? This document is a quick resource for cranial nerve screening. Bring it with you into the patient room.
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Eval Tool

What Is the HINTs Exam?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBalance/Vestibular/FallsStroke
A screening tool for an individual who is experiencing acute dizziness and vertigo. It can be used in the clinic or in an emergency room setting.
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Handout

Performing the Roll Test and Treatment for Horizontal Canal BPPV

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/Falls
Do you see individuals with BPPV? Most cases are in the posterior canal but the next most common incidence is in the horizontal canal. This document will take you and your patient through a procedure to diagnose and treat horizontal canal BPPV.
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Eval Tool

Hot Meal Preparation Screening

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain Injury
This screening can be used to determine safety and independence with hot meal preparation.
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Handout

Fibromyalgia

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AdultOTChronic Pain
This reference details what fibromyalgia is and what role OT plays in treatment.
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Therapy Material

ADL/IADL Sequencing Cards (8-9 Steps)

Print Resource — US Letter — 10 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Tackle multi-step ADLs and IADLs with these sequencing cards. Includes getting gas, making coffee, getting groceries at the store, and ordering items online.
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Therapy Material

One-Handed Shoe Tying

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This handout provides simple pictures and instructions for a one-handed shoe tying strategy.
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Handout

Repositioning Aids for Caregivers

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AdultOTCaregiver SupportsDementia
Boost caregiver confidence with positioning aids with this visual handout.
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Clinical Reference

Cognitive Communication Disorder vs. Language Disorder

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AdultSLPBrain Injury
Clarify the differences between cognitive-communication and language disorders with this handout.
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Clinical Reference

Malingering vs. Functional Neurological Disorder

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AdultOTSLP
Clarify the differences between malingering and a functional neurological disorder with this handout.
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Handout

Short and Long-Term Effects of Infection on Cognition

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Cognitive impairment or delirium is often seen in a person following severe infection or sepsis and this handout explains why.
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Therapy Material

Organizing a Calendar – College/School Related Tasks

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Use a variety of cognitive and executive function skills to organize and prioritize a busy schedule related to college/school.
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