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Therapy Material

Language Intervention: Picture Dictionary – Bathroom

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPAphasia
This therapy task is designed to target functional bathroom vocabulary. Includes a full-page picture of a bathroom with tasks to target auditory comprehension, expressive language, reading comprehension, and written expression. A highly versatile therapy task material that can be targeted to reach various language levels during structured language therapy tasks for people with aphasia.
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Handout

Bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPALS
Bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one type of ALS that first affects speech and swallowing. This handout explains bulbar ALS and how the speech-language pathologist will be involved. Yunusova, Y., Plowman, E. K., Green, J. R., Barnett, C., & Bede, P. (2019). Clinical measures of bulbar dysfunction in ALS. Frontiers in neurology, 10, 106.
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Therapy Material

Visual Scanning Tasks for Laundry and Coffee Shop Nutrition Labels

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryVisual Impairment/NeglectVisual Processing
These visual scanning tasks require attention to information in order to follow cleaning recommendations for clothes as well as answer nutritional information about coffee shop drinks.
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Therapy Material

Community Safety

Print Resource — US Letter — 21 pages
AdultOTSLPAttentionBrain InjuryPlanning/Organizing
This material addresses community safety by identifying signs, symbols, sounds, etc. in the community and their meanings. Car horn: Ambulance Tornado alarm Smoke detector (may be found in some community settings) Emergency broadcast system Hurricane siren Earthquake siren Fire drill (school or other older building) Fire alarm (commercial/medical building) Airplane alert
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Clinical Reference

Functional Alternatives to Theraputty

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTArm/HandArthritisOrthopaedicsStroke
This resource provides examples of functional ways to address hand strength and coordination as an alternative to theraputty.
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Handout

Social Cues

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAttentionBrain InjuryDementiaPlanning/OrganizingResilienceStroke
This handout details different social cues to be aware of to help aid clients with social participation and appropriateness. It is appropriate for people with a brain Injury, dementia, young adult autism, or developmental delays. This pairs well with the therapy material Social Cues In Practice.
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Therapy Material

Social Cues in Practice

Print Resource — US Letter — 7 pages
AdultOTSLPAttentionBrain InjuryDementiaPlanning/OrganizingResilienceStroke
This therapy material provides two methods for practicing and improving nonverbal social skills. It is appropriate for people with a brain Injury, dementia, young adult autism, or developmental delays. This pairs well with the handout Social Cues.
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Clinical Reference

Caring for Pets: Treatment Strategies

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsArm/HandArthritisBack/SpineBalance/VestibularChronic PainFall RiskKneesNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityShouldersSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers different methods for addressing the caring for pets IADL. American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (Suppl. 2), 7412410010.
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Handout

Facial Nerves and Muscles

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaStroke
This handout provides a general explanation for patients and family members to understand and visualize the nerves and muscles involved in facial sensations and movements. Cobo, J. L., Solé-Magdalena, A., Menéndez, I., de Vicente, J. C., & Vega, J. A. (2017). Connections between the facial and trigeminal nerves: Anatomical basis for facial muscle proprioception. JPRAS […]
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Clinical Reference

Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Landmarks as seen on FEES

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAnatomy/PhysiologyDysphagia
Use this diagram to better understand pharyngeal and laryngeal anatomical landmarks during FEES.
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Handout

Gastroparesis and Swallowing Considerations

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource provides information on gastroparesis and considerations for swallowing. Boltin, D., Zvidi, I., Steinmetz, A., Bernstine, H., Groshar, D., Nardi, Y., Boaz, M., Niv, Y., & Dickman, R. (2014). Vomiting and dysphagia predict delayed gastric emptying in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2014:294032. Grover, M., Farrugia, G., & Stanghellini, V. (2019). […]
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Therapy Material

Medication Management – How Many Pills?

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryMedications and Wellness
To target medication management, the person must calculate the total amount of pills consumed in one day based on the medication labels provided.
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Handout

Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPCancer
This handout provides tips to help people with cancer manage their fatigue. Thong, M. S., Van Noorden, C. J., Steindorf, K., & Arndt, V. (2020). Cancer-related fatigue: Causes and current treatment options. Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 21(2). Mustian, K. M., Alfano, C. M., Heckler, C., Kleckner, A. S., Kleckner, I. R., Leach, C. R., […]
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Handout

What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPDiabetes
This handout is for individuals who are experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis of metabolic acidosis. Goodman, C. C., Heick, J., & Lazaro, R. T. (2018). Differential diagnosis for physical therapists: Screening for referral. Elsevier.
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Clinical Reference

Cerebellar Examination

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPNervous System Conditions
This document outlines the basics of a coordination or cerebellar examination. Use it to screen individuals with complex neurologic impairment or monitor progression of cerebellar diseases. University of Utah, Stanford Medicine
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Strategies

Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Strategies

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSeating and Mobility
This handout is for individuals who use wheelchairs. Upper limb pain is very common for individuals who use wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility, and this document outlines better propulsion techniques to minimize potential for injury. Raina, S., McNitt-Gray, J., Mulroy, S., Requejo, P., Effect of increased load on scapular kinematics during manual wheelchaiEffect […]
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Strategies

Ergonomics and Household Tasks

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTArm/HandArthritisBack/SpineChronic PainOrthopaedicsShoulders
This handout discusses the use of proper ergonomics when completing different household tasks.
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Therapy Material

Remodeling Math Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPAttentionBrain InjuryMemoryPlanning/Organizing
This therapy material works on mathematical calculation skills through a home remodeling lens. This material is intended to be a higher level cognitive challenge.
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Handout

Neurological Injuries and the Impact on Sleep

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTNervous System Conditions
This handout covers the relationship between neurological conditions and poor sleep. Viola-Saltzman, M., & Watson, N. F. (2012). Traumatic brain injury and sleep disorders. Neurologic clinics, 30(4), 1299–1312. Cai, H., Wang, X. P., & Yang, G. Y. (2021). Sleep Disorders in Stroke: An Update on Management. Aging and disease, 12(2), 570–585. Sankari, A., Badr, M. […]
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Therapy Material

IADL Charades

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLs
This therapy material offers a creative way to address sequencing and mobility on the topic of IADLs.
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