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Cough…Is it Strong Enough?

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource explains the physiological process of a cough, how to measure cough strength, and why an adequate peak expiratory flow rate is important.
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Model of Attention

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This resource defines the distinct yet interrelated subcomponents of attention.
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Impairments of Occipital Lobe Strokes

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AdultOTSLPStrokeVision
This resource provides basic education regarding functional impairment related to occipital lobe strokes.
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Now What? Navigating a New Autism Diagnosis in My Young Child

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PediatricSLPAutism
This handout is designed for parents/caregivers of young children newly diagnosed with autism to help them find resources and answer frequently asked questions.
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Clinical Reference

Therapy Techniques and Activities for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Without a Certification

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PediatricSLPApraxia of SpeechArticulation and Phonology
Apraxia is a challenging diagnosis, and our field is currently ripe with certifications and specializations for its treatment. This resource provides an overview of techniques and ways to support CAS without spending time or money on a certification.
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How to Use Book Reading to Expand Your Infant & Toddler’s Language

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
Book reading can allow for numerous learning opportunities. This handout details some ways in which families and clinicians can help to build language in infants and toddlers.
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Coping Skills

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AdultOTMental Health
This handout covers a variety of coping skills that can be used for those struggling with their mental health, as well as difficulty coping with illness and/or injury.
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Heart Rate Variability Monitoring

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AdultOTSLPSports and Exercise
This handout is helpful for anyone looking to use heart rate variability monitoring for health and wellness purposes.
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Clinical Reference

Symptoms and Differentiation of Leg Pain

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AdultOTSLPChronic Pain
This document outlines common causes and symptoms of leg pain. Use the document as a quick resource for differential diagnosis of leg pain.
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Clinical Reference

Child-Rearing

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers ways to work on child-rearing skills in functional therapy.
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Clinical Reference

Gardening with OT

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy.
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Performing ADLs with Abdominal Precautions

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsSeating and Mobility
This resource can be used for clinicians or patients following abdominal surgery to safely complete various ADLs.
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Abdominal Precautions

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsOrthopaedicsSeating and Mobility
This simple handout can be used for patient and family education on following abdominal precautions.
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Therapy Activity

Financial Management: Wants vs. Needs

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain Injury
This resource works on cognition and money management skills by focusing on wants versus needs with spending.
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Handout

Dysphagia and Parkinson’s Disease

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Swallowing problems are common for people with Parkinson’s disease. However, it is underreported in the early stages. This handout explains the swallowing symptoms people with Parkinson’s disease can experience.
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Therapy Activity

Apple Watch Safety Features

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AdultOTSLPAgingBalance/Vestibular/Falls
This handout explains the safety features of the Apple Watch, particularly in the context of fall risk.
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Comparing a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study and Esophagram

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AdultSLPDysphagia
A Videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) and esophagram are helpful tools for evaluating a person’s swallowing function. This handout explains the similarities and differences to help determine which one may be more appropriate.
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Information Processing Speed Following Brain Injury (Based on INCOG 2.0 Recommendations)

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological Conditions
Information processing speed is related to the complex and multidimensional constructs of attention. This material describes two options to compensate for or treat slowed processing speed often seen following brain injury or other neurodegenerative disorders.
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