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Clinical Reference

Embracing Uncertainty: A Realistic Approach to Dysphagia Exercises

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource explores the complexities and limitations of dysphagia management, highlighting key swallowing exercises like the Shaker, Mendelsohn, Masako, and CTAR while acknowledging the lack of definitive evidence supporting their efficacy. Designed for therapists, it encourages a patient-centered, collaborative approach that prioritizes real-world outcomes, transparent education, and individualized care amidst the gray areas of current dysphagia research.
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Continuing Your Dysphagia Plan of Care at Home

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Support continuity of care with this patient-friendly dysphagia resource, designed to provide clear, actionable documentation for patients and families as they transition home. This tool helps reinforce strategies and dietary modifications, ensuring the dysphagia plan of care is understood and implemented beyond the hospital setting.
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Clinical Reference

Swallowing in the Supine Position: A Clinical Decision-Making Guide

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource equips SLPs with practical tools to navigate the complexities of swallowing in the supine position, balancing patient safety, quality of life, and individualized care goals. With case-specific insights and adaptable strategies, it supports collaborative decision-making to address both medically necessary and therapeutically beneficial supine swallowing scenarios.
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Clinical Reference

Therapy Planner Template

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AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This one-page planning sheet is designed to streamline goal-setting, therapy session planning, data collection, and future planning in one convenient place. It promotes continuity of care for shared caseloads and offers a cohesive, organized solution for tracking essential information.
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Clinical Reference

Primary Progressive Aphasia + Dementia: Functional Therapy Possibilities

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AdultSLPAphasiaDementia
Support your patients with dementia and primary progressive aphasia (PPA) using this resource designed to address their unique challenges. It provides practical, no-prep therapy ideas and guidance to help therapists focus on meaningful, functional goals while fostering collaboration with patients and their families.
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Therapy Material

10 Mantras for Rehabilitation Therapy

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyMental HealthNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Empower your clients with these inspiring posters, designed to spark reflection and build resilience in therapy sessions. Perfect for displaying in therapy spaces, they can serve as conversation starters or personal affirmations to support clients on their journey to recovery.
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Clinical Reference

Rebuilding After Stroke: Anxiety, PTSD, and the Path to Growth

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AdultOTSLPMental HealthStroke
This resource equips therapists with evidence-based insights and practical strategies to address anxiety and PTSD in stroke survivors. From understanding common experiences to introducing trauma-informed care and mindfulness techniques, it provides tools to foster resiliency, promote self-efficacy, and guide patients toward building a meaningful “new self” in their recovery journey.
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Handout

How to Get Audiobooks For Free For People with Disabilities (United States)

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStrokeVision
Empower your patients with free access to audiobooks, ebooks, and braille materials tailored to their needs. This resource provides step-by-step guidance for therapists to help patients set up and use two excellent services: the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) and OverDrive, ensuring ongoing support and accessibility for meaningful engagement.
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20 Adaptive Kitchen Tools for Easier Cooking and Independence

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBurn CareChronic PainNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Help your clients regain confidence and independence in the kitchen with this comprehensive guide to adaptive cooking tools. Designed to simplify common tasks and reduce physical strain, this resource is perfect for therapists to share with individuals working toward functional, real-world goals.
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Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists): Subtest of Skills of Independence

Print Resource — US Letter — 7 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBowel/BladderBrain InjuryMental HealthNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSeating and MobilityStroke
Introducing Neuro-FAST: Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists Neuro-FAST is a time-efficient, therapist-centered tool designed to assess functional neurological abilities in acute and post-acute care settings. Each subtest is person-centered, incorporating Quality of Life (QoL) measurements, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), and a family-friendly, customizable one-page summary for easy communication. The subtests can be used individually or combined to create a more comprehensive assessment tailored to your clinical needs. Version 1.0 is available for initial feedback as we work toward building a full suite of tools for speech and occupational therapy.
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Understanding Aspiration Pneumonia and Dysphagia

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource explains the connection between oral health, dysphagia, and aspiration pneumonia in a simple, accessible way, empowering patients and families to make informed choices about their care. It includes practical tips, special considerations, and actionable strategies to support therapists in educating and guiding their clients.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Your Guide to Spasmodic Dysphonia: From Diagnosis to Care

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AdultSLPDysphagiaVoice
This resource provides a clear, accessible explanation of spasmodic dysphonia, including what it is, why it happens, treatment options, and how speech therapy can help. Designed to support patient education, it equips therapists with the tools to empower individuals in understanding and managing their voice condition.
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Radiation Therapy and Oral Care: Conventional and Unconventional Approaches

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource provides therapists with practical and creative strategies to help patients manage oral side effects during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. From evidence-based recommendations to unconventional approaches, it equips patients with tools to navigate dry mouth, mucositis, and other oral health challenges with greater comfort and confidence.
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Cervical Osteophytes and Swallowing

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource explains how cervical osteophytes can impact swallowing, highlighting key risks like aspiration and impaired epiglottis movement, with easy-to-understand details and real patient data. Featuring an illustrated overview of swallow anatomy and osteophyte compression, this guide is perfect for therapists to share with patients to support education and management strategies.
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Therapy Material

Simulating an Online Payment

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
Help your clients build confidence with online payment processes in a safe, controlled environment using this therapy resource. This activity simulates entering payment details on a fake website, providing a practical way to address real-world challenges without the risk of actual transactions.
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Clinical Reference

ChatGPT Prompt Structure for SOAP Notes

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AdultPediatricOTSLPBrain InjuryExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentSensoryStroke
Streamline your documentation process with this guide to using ChatGPT for crafting accurate and efficient SOAP notes. Designed for therapists, this resource provides customizable prompts and tips to help you focus on patient care while maintaining high-quality records.
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Therapy Material

2025 Weekly Calendar

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryDementiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
January-December weekly calendar for memory and orientation.
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Therapy Material

2025 Monthly Calendars

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryDementiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsStrokeVision
January-December 2025 low vision orientation calendars.
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Therapy Material

Vegetables and Prepositions: A Deductive Language Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultSLPAphasia
This interactive activity supports individuals with aphasia in practicing vocabulary related to vegetables and spatial prepositions through expressive and receptive language exercises. Engage clients in a fun, targeted way that strengthens communication skills within their specific vocabulary goals.
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Therapy Material

Visual Scanning: Organizing Books

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This visual scanning activity engages clients in organizing books by color, title, author, or personal preference, allowing them to practice scanning and sorting in a structured but flexible way. Designed with visual impairment in mind, this resource helps clients build confidence in identifying and organizing key details in a hands-on format.
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