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Therapy Material

Basic Spatial Puzzle for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 11 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryVisual Impairment/NeglectVisual Processing
This therapy activity focuses on a basic spatial puzzle task for people in the post-ICU stage of severe traumatic brain injury.
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Therapy Material

Reading Over the Counter Med Labels to Prevent Hospitalization from Harmful Interactions

Print Resource — US Letter — 14 pages
AdultSLPAgingBrain InjuryMedications and WellnessPlanning/OrganizingStrokeVisual Impairment/Neglect
This structured activity practices reading real over-the-counter medication labels and provides opportunities to assess the risk for various interactions that may be harmful or fatal.
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Therapy Material

Strategies and Aids for Financial Management After Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCalculations and TimeFinancesPlanning/OrganizingStroke
This resource provides a guide with recommendations to increase success with financial management following brain injury and poses questions to be person-centered. Basic and more complex technology aids are provided.
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Handout

Go With the Flow: An Introductory Guide to Communication with Dementia

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPCaregiverDementia
This handout outlines communication strategies for families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis of dementia in their family. These strategies focus on maintaining self-esteem and dignity.
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Handout

Handout: What is Barium Sulfate and How Does it Affect My Body?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAlternative Nutrition/HydrationDietsDysphagiaHead and Neck Cancer
During a modified barium swallow study, barium helps assess a person’s swallowing function. A medical professional can use this handout to discuss whether a modified barium swallow study is best for the person and how barium affects the body.
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Handout

Plateau: Is My Recovery from Brain Injury Over

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryMemoryResilienceStroke
This material busts the myth of a person’s recovery plateauing after a brain injury and explains how the environment can have a positive or negative impact.
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Clinical ReferenceHandout

Oral Care Assessment, Guide, and Schedule

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultSLPDysphagiaOral Care
Use the Beck Oral Assessment Scale to determine how frequently oral care should be completed, and use the included guides and schedules as visual reminders for completing consistent and thorough oral care.
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Clinical Reference

Aphasia Institute’s Living with Aphasia: Framework for Outcome Measurement (AFROM)

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultSLPAphasiaStroke
Living with Aphasia: Framework for Outcome Measurement (A-FROM) was developed with values similar to the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. This material provides background information regarding the four domains determined to contribute to quality of life with aphasia and how to better assess and treat these domains to improve overall life with aphasia.
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Handout

Types of Strokes

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPStroke
This handout provides simple information about the different types of strokes. Therapists can circle the types of stroke for each client/family member so that they can compare and understand differences.
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Handout

Lifestyle Choices to Support Brain Health

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryDementiaMental HealthSports and ExerciseStroke
This handout covers a variety of lifestyle choices that support brain health.
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Clinical Reference

Dementia Staging

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPDementia
This resource outlines the stages of dementia using the Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST Scale) for dementia, as well as provides considerations for intervention and interacting with individuals at each stage designed for clinicians, family members, and caregivers.
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Clinical Reference

Ambiguous Loss

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCOVID-19DementiaMental Health
This resource provides information on ambiguous loss for the clinician and has a handout portion to provide to clients and their family or caregivers covering tips for detailing with ambiguous loss.
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Handout

Strategies for Navigating Dizziness

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBalance/VestibularBrain InjuryMultiple SclerosisParkinson’sStroke
This handout provides strategies for navigating dizziness and vertigo.
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Therapy Material

Refilling Medications

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaMedications and WellnessMemoryPlanning/OrganizingStroke
This therapy material works on skills required for refilling medications.
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Handout

Exercise Activities for Older Adults

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAgingBalance/VestibularFall RiskSports and Exercise
This handout describes various exercise activities appropriate for older adults.
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Handout

Physical Requirements for Driving

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryMultiple SclerosisNervous System ConditionsParkinson’sSpinal Cord Injury
This handout covers what physical skills are required for safe driving. Part of the driving series including Visual Requirements for Driving.
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Clinical Reference

Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Disorders

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTALSNervous System Conditions
Upper and lower motor neuron lesions are commonly seen by occupational therapy practitioners across the rehabilitation continuum. This resource will help clinicians distinguish between upper versus lower motor neuron disorders to guide the neurological assessment. Lundy-Ekman, L., & Weyer, A. Neuroscience: Fundamentals for rehabilitation (6th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.   Zayia L. C., & Tadi […]
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Handout

Pain Neuroscience Education

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTChronic Pain
Pain neuroscience education has demonstrated efficacy in improving pain, disability, and psychosocial factors among those experiencing chronic pain. This handout provides basic information about pain neuroscience education and a visual metaphor to assist therapists in explaining the concept of central sensitization to clients experiencing chronic pain. Dydyk, A.M., & Givler, A. (2023). Central Pain Syndrome. […]
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Therapy Material

Attention to Detail: An Online or Paper Proofreading Task

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPAphasiaAttentionBrain InjuryStrokeVisual Impairment/Neglect
Target skills such as sustained attention, alternating attention, judgment/reasoning, visual scanning, and more while independently proofreading a letter or utilizing AI tools to identify and correct errors. The letter is written at a high school reading level.
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Eval Tool

Driving Readiness Self Assessment and Considerations

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingAttentionBrain InjuryDementiaMemorySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVisual Impairment/Neglect
Use the following self-rating questions related to barriers to return to driving to assess self-awareness of limitations and guide discussion about aids, devices, and/or strategies that can assist with working toward the goal of operating a vehicle again.
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