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Skilled Documentation Dos and Don’ts for OT

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOT
Skilled documentation is a vital component to ethical standards of care. Proper, accurate documentation can help patients ensure that their services are appropriately covered. This 5-page resource provides information to help clinicians document skilled need appropriately.
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Handout

Sleep Hygiene

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOT
This handout provides tips for individuals to increase sleep participation through establishing better sleep hygiene and can be used to guide conversations about sleep between the OT and their client. This handout also provides a sleep diary that individuals can use to track their sleep habits.
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Voice Commands for Siri and Alexa

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
This handout provides step-by-step instructions for turning on Siri and how to use “Hey Siri.” Also includes 12 specific voice-command scripts for functional tasks.
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Handout

Silent or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
A person may be experiencing silent reflux or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) if they continue to have a bitter taste in their throat but do not have a chest burning sensation. A specialized ear, nose, and throat doctor diagnose and treats LPR. This handout briefly explains the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments that may be recommended by the doctor.
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Handout

Shoulder Subluxation: Causes and Treatment Interventions

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTStroke
This resource aims to improve outcomes and understanding of this diagnosis – it describes subluxation, including the diagnosis techniques, anatomy, and progression. It also lists and describes the most common and evidence-based interventions for prevention and management of subluxation.
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Handout

Signs and Symptoms of MCA Stroke

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPStroke
This document outlines the signs and associated symptoms of a stroke in the middle cerebral artery.
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Handout

Shower Safety

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLs
This handout offers statistics of risk of falls related to showers, and offers a simple overview of ideas for increasing safety in the shower. Leaves space for specific clinician recommendations for the client’s bathroom circumstances, in addition to general shower safety information and ideas.
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Therapy Material

Sharing the Cost

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This is a high-level cognitive activity that provides a scenario for calculating expenses for a group of friends going out to dinner and enjoying an entertainment event. 
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Handout

Shoulder Pain After Spinal Cord Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
It is common to have shoulder pain after having acquired a spinal cord injury. This handout answers some of the questions regarding shoulder pain and wheelchair propulsion.
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Handout

Setting up a Pain Free Work Station + Checklist

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOT
Do you have patients that complain of chronic discomfort while working at their desk? This document provides a detailed procedure to promote proper ergonomics while working at a desk.
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Handout

Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPDementia
Alzheimer’s disease has a general progression trajectory but may affect each person uniquely so all the signs/symptoms may not occur. Dr. Barry Reisbery of New York University developed the seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease to allow a better understanding of the illness progression for the person with Alzheimer’s, healthcare providers, and family members. This handout gives examples of each stage and the possible level of assistance needed from family members and/or care partners.
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Handout

Sex After Spinal Cord Injury (For Men)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
This resource is about the birds and the bees after spinal cord injury. There is information for males on what works, what doesn’t, what to expect, and what should be avoided when it comes to sex.
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Handout

Sex After Spinal Cord Injury (For Women)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSpinal Cord InjuryWomen's Health
This resource is about the birds and the bees after an injury. There is information for females on what works, what doesn’t, what to expect, and what should be avoided when it comes to sex.
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Handout

Visualizing Steps to Put on a Nasal Cannula

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPBrain InjuryRespiratory
This therapy task is for patients who benefit from visual cues to independently place nasal cannula. Includes 3 steps of task with clear visuals.
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Eval Tool

Sensory Examination Tool

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTNervous System Conditions
This documents is built as a guide to assist in a thorough examination and assessment of a patient with neuropathy, peripheral neuropraxia, or central nervous system damage.  It includes tips to assist in determining differential diagnosis of pathologies that cause sensation impairment.
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Sensory Regulation and Dementia

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPDementia
This handout describes evidence based methods for sensory regulation in individuals with dementia.
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Handout

Sensory Strategies for Improving Unilateral Neglect

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTBrain InjuryVision
Unilateral neglect is a challenging disorder that arises after injury to the brain. This resource covers a variety of sensory strategies that can be implemented in order to improve attention to the affected side.
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Therapy Material

Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) Exercises

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPVoice
SOVT exercises are commonly used in voice treatment because they allow the vocal folds to vibrate with less effort and more ease. They can be helpful for warming up the voice, relaxing the voice throughout the day, cooling down the voice, and promoting vocal longevity.
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Therapy Material

Semantic Feature Analysis

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultSLPAphasia
This therapy activity is designed for SLPs working with people with aphasia who are targeting word-finding and semantic language skills as part of their rehabilitation therapy program.
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Eval Tool

Self-Rating Form for Primary Progressive Aphasia

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAphasia
Using a self-rating form can be a helpful place to identify what a person with primary progressive aphasia knows or areas for therapy goals. Patients can complete this form during the first and last sessions to measure and increase the person’s understanding and feelings about primary progressive aphasia.
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