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Handout

Snapshot of the 10 Principles of Neuroplasticity

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This visual summary of the ten principles of neuroplasticity provides therapists with a quick, easy-to-reference tool to explain key concepts to patients during therapy sessions. Ideal for sparking discussions, it helps patients understand how targeted exercises can reshape their brain for recovery.
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Therapy Material

Visual Scanning: Food Labels

Print Resource — US Letter — 8 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This resource is designed to help individuals practice visual scanning skills in a supportive way, using realistic scenarios and label designs that mimic everyday shopping experiences. Whether someone is building these skills for the first time or reinforcing them after an injury, this activity aims to make food label reading a little easier—and maybe even a little fun!
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Eval Tool

Adaptive Equipment and Durable Medical Equipment Checklist

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsAgingArthritisBrain InjuryHome ModificationsNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This comprehensive checklist of durable medical and adaptive equipment provides therapists with a valuable resource for recommending tools that support patients in their daily lives. Organized by category, it offers an easy reference to help therapists identify equipment that meets each patient’s unique needs, fostering greater independence and safety.
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Therapy Material

Time Management Challenge: Building Awareness to Design Your Day

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This time management guide offers a supportive approach for clients navigating ADHD or mild brain injury, helping them discover patterns in their daily routines. With practical steps and a curiosity-driven focus, this resource encourages clients to build a schedule that aligns with their goals and brings structure and fulfillment to their day.
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Handout

Options for Managing Upper Extremity Flaccidity After Stroke

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AdultOTStroke
This guide provides practical strategies for managing a flaccid arm after stroke, focusing on protection, activation, and prevention to support recovery. With adaptable techniques for daily use, therapists can help clients build strength, prevent complications, and engage their arm safely in meaningful activities.
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Handout

Returning to School After a Brain Injury

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PediatricOTSLPPediatric Brain Injury
This resource offers practical tips for parents, teachers, and students to help ease the transition back to school following a brain injury. Organized by preschool, elementary, and high school age groups, it provides clear, actionable advice tailored to each developmental stage. Therapists can use this resource to guide families and educators in supporting the child’s academic, social, and emotional needs, fostering a smooth return to the classroom.
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Handout

Real Life Messy Play: A Parent’s Guide

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PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionSensory
This resource helps parents understand the importance of messy play in childhood development, highlighting how sensory-rich, hands-on activities promote motor skills, problem-solving, creativity, and emotional regulation. It also provides a practical list of easy and accessible messy play ideas that parents can implement at home, using everyday items. Therapists can share this resource with parents to encourage playful, meaningful developmental experiences that can be incorporated into daily routines.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Exercises After Frenotomy: Outdated or Evidence-Based?

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PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyFeeding and Swallowing
This resource provides an in-depth look at the role of post-frenotomy exercises, including the historical context, current controversies, and research on the effectiveness of these exercises across different age groups- infants, children, and adults. With a focus on evidence-based recommendations, this guide encourages patients and parents to make informed decisions in collaboration with their healthcare providers.
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Handout

Breaking the Habit of Asking Questions to Elicit Language

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This resource helps parents move away from relying on constant questions to encourage their child’s language development. It provides age-appropriate strategies to foster spontaneous speech through observations, sentence expansions, and emotional acknowledgment. Share this guide with parents to support more natural and engaging communication with their children, from infancy through the teenage years.
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Handout

Heavy Work for Sensory Regulation: A Parent’s Guide

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PediatricOTSLPSensory
Share this resource with parents to help them understand the benefits of heavy work for their child’s sensory regulation. It provides simple, play-based activities that children can do at home to promote calming, focus, and body awareness. The guide encourages parents to incorporate heavy work into daily routines in a fun and natural way, helping their child regulate sensory input without feeling forced or overwhelmed.
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Handout

Helpful Tips and Adaptations for Living with Sensory Changes

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AdultOTBurn CareCancerChronic PainNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource provides therapists with practical tips and adaptive strategies to share with clients experiencing sensory changes. It covers home adjustments and adaptive tools that can help reduce injury risks while supporting independence in daily tasks. These suggestions empower clients to feel more confident and in control of their environments.
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Clinical Reference

Hand-Based Thumb Spica Orthosis

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This resource provides a step-by-step guide to fabricating a hand-based thumb immobilization orthosis (thumb spica) for treating thumb injuries and CMC arthritis. It covers key features such as thumb stabilization, structural support, and proper thumb positioning. Detailed instructions on patterning and fabrication tips ensure accurate fitting and optimal protection.
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Handout Therapy Material

Cash Envelope Budgeting System: A Simple, Tangible Way to Manage Your Money

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This resource offers a practical guide to using a cash-based system to manage personal finances. It outlines how patients can use physical envelopes for different spending categories, helping them stay mindful of their budget without relying on digital tools. This method is ideal for individuals who benefit from a tangible, visual approach to money management. Share this resource with your patients to support their financial independence and encourage responsible spending habits.
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Handout

Strategies for Everyday Life with Incontinence

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AdultOTBowel/Bladder
This practical guide provides tips and strategies for younger adults living with incontinence. It offers real-life advice from people who manage incontinence daily, covering everything from discreet protection options to lifestyle adjustments for better bladder control. Share this resource with your patients to help them navigate everyday challenges with confidence, offering both comfort and practical solutions for living well with incontinence.
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Handout

Delicious, Healthy Meal Preps for the Microwave

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Empower your patients with simple, nutritious meal options that don’t require a stove. This resource includes 12 healthy microwave-only recipes that offer easy-to-follow instructions for creating comforting meals. Ideal for patients with physical or cognitive challenges, these recipes ensure they can enjoy home-cooked flavors with minimal effort. Share this resource with your patients to help them stay nourished and independent in the kitchen.
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Handout

Zenker’s Diverticulum: A Guide for Patients and Families

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This patient-friendly handout on Zenker’s diverticulum is designed to help provide education about this condition and its impact on swallowing. By sharing clear information about symptoms, diagnostic steps, and treatment options, this resource empowers clients to understand their health and make informed decisions about their care in collaboration with their healthcare team.
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Handout

Navigating Cognitive Recovery After Surgery: A Guide for Families

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This resource offers an overview of perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND), explaining potential cognitive changes that can occur around the time of surgery. It is designed to help families understand how to support recovery and proactively engage with the healthcare team to promote the best possible cognitive outcomes for their family members.
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Handout

Living Without the Larynx: Your Guide to Functional Laryngectomy

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Considering a functional laryngectomy can be overwhelming for patients facing chronic aspiration and severe swallowing issues. This resource provides a compassionate, easy-to-understand overview of what the surgery entails, potential benefits, and the challenges involved, helping patients make informed decisions about their health and quality of life.
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Handout

Where Is the Person I Know and Love? The Life-Changing Impact of Right Hemisphere Brain Injuries

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This resource is designed to help family members understand the profound changes that can occur after a right hemisphere brain injury. It provides insights into the differences between left and right hemisphere injuries, how personality and behavior may shift, and offers thought-provoking questions to help families redefine roles and adjust expectations. Share this resource with families to support their journey through this transformation, and encourage them to bring these questions to therapy for further guidance.
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Handout Therapy Material

Tax Filing Preparation Checklist (United States)

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
Help your patients stay organized this tax season with a simple, easy-to-follow checklist designed to reduce the stress of gathering necessary documents. This resource provides a step-by-step guide to ensure patients have everything they need to file their taxes, whether they plan to do it themselves or pass the information along to a CPA. Share this tool with your patients to support them in managing the often-overwhelming task of tax preparation.
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