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Handout

Oral Reading for Language in Aphasia (ORLA)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAphasia
Oral Reading for Language in Aphasia (ORLA) is a treatment created to target reading comprehension in people with aphasia; however, it has also been shown to improve oral expression, auditory comprehension, and written expression skills, and suprasegmental features of speech, including intonation and prosody. This material explains what type of aphasia benefits from ORLA and how ORLA can be adapted for different severity levels, prerequisites, and completion steps.
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Therapy Material

Oral Motor Flashcards

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages (10 cards when cut)
AdultSLPDysphagiaStroke
These flashcards feature 10 exercises are included with visualizations and written instructions for each. These exercises are designed for patients who are wanting to improve labial seal, labial range of motion, lingual strength, and lingual range of motion.
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Eval Tool

Oral Mech Exam Visual Cards

Print Resource — US Letter — 8 pages (24 cards when cut)
AdultSLPAphasiaDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaVoice
Completing an oral mech exam with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, or while wearing a mask or other PPE can be a challenge. These 3×5 inch cards can be cut, laminated, and used to guide the patient through the steps of the oral mech exam. Clean thoroughly between use, or print a fresh copy for each test.
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Handout

Oral Care Staff Cue Cards

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page (4 cards when cut)
AdultSLPCaregiver SupportsDysphagia
These four cue cards are designed to remind staff to follow aspiration precautions. Card #1: Complete oral care before serving a meal. #2: Complete oral care after meals. #3: Put dentures in before a meal. #4: Assist with oral care before bed.
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Eval Tool

Oral Mech Exam

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAphasiaDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaVoice
A quick reference guide for SLPs conducting oral mech exams, including cues for the physical exam, voice observation, articulation, and nasality. Includes specifics on how to assess both sensory and motor functions of the cranial nerves.
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One Handed Dressing Techniques for Hemiplegia

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsStroke
This handout includes visual and written guides on one handed shoe tying, how to don a button down shirt, and use of a button hook to improve independence after hemiplegia.
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Clinical Reference

Occupational Therapy Intervention Strategies for Spasticity

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
OT aims to reduce the negative outcomes of spastic tone and maintain an individual’s highest functional potential. Included are several of the most common OT assessments and interventions for spasticity, including positioning, splinting, and modalities.
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Handout

Odynophagia or Painful Swallowing

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout explains the difference between dysphagia and odynophagia, common symptoms and causes, and provides some treatment considerations. 
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Handout

Occupational Therapy During Palliative Care

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAging
Often the goals for therapy and the goals for end of life care seem at opposite ends of a spectrum. In some instances, OT can play an integral role in end of life care, and this handout describes the ways OT is relevant in this setting.
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Clinical Reference

Occupational Therapy Student Cheat Sheet

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBrain InjuryOrthopaedicsStroke
This tool offers a variety of information to help occupational therapy students be successful during their fieldwork rotations, including range of motion norms, assistance levels, manual muscle testing, goal writing basics, and more.
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Handout

Nutrition Packed Smoothies for People with Dysphagia

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
Are your patients on puree diets sick of applesauce, pudding, and yogurt? Smoothies offer an enormous range of options to improve taste and nutrition for people who are on altered textured diets. This 3-page visual handout offers specific smoothie ingredient options to improve intake of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and to improve digestive and overall health. To be used in collaboration with a dietitian.
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Clinical Reference

Normative Vital Signs by Age

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AdultOTAgingBrain InjuryCardiovascular DiseaseStroke
This resource references the changes in normal vitals as we age. Quickly determine if your findings for temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure are normal.
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Handout

Normal Cognitive Changes with Age

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AdultOTSLPAging
Many people experiencing changes with cognition question whether these changes are related to the natural aging process. This handout provides insight into latest evidence base describing the difference between dementia and cognitive-changes related to aging. Includes 7 strategies to support healthy aging in order to slow the cognitive aging process.
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Handout

IDDSI Level 5 – Minced and Moist

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, the reasons for recommendation/need for this consistency, ways to test it at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation.
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Handout

Health Literacy and Providing Education

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
All individuals have the right to access and understand the information provided by their healthcare team to make appropriate decisions and actions. This resource includes information on assessing health literacy, providing adequate education, and assessing an individual’s understanding.
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Eval Tool

Acute/Post-Acute Memory Needs Assessment

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Impairment in memory and self-awareness skills are common following brain injury and/or prolonged hospitalization. This material provides questions related to acute/post-acute settings to determine a patient’s memory needs. This material can be used to assess self-awareness of memory deficits and guide discussion about external aids/internal strategies to help compensate for these difficulties.
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Therapy Material

Voicemail Inferencing Task

Print and Audio Resource — US Letter + audio files — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain Injury
Listening to voicemails can target a person’s attention, auditory short-term memory, inferences abilities. The patient can listen to the recordings or the SLP reading the transcripts for each voicemail during this task. Then they can answer the comprehension questions to target auditory short-term memory recall and make inferences with the given information.
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Clinical Reference

Creating Patient-Centered Dysphagia Goals using the SMART Framework

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource is not a generic list of dysphagia goals. Instead, it’s a guide to help with the critical thinking and patient collaboration necessary to identify meaningful dysphagia goals. Some examples are provided, but clinicians and patients are encouraged to use the SMART framework to support patient-centered goals.
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Eval Tool

Medication Management Evaluation

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
This resource provides clinicians with evidence-based tools to use during treatment sessions and strategies to assist with increasing medication adherence.
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