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Clinical Reference

Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Disorders

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTNervous System Conditions
Upper and lower motor neuron lesions are commonly seen by occupational therapy practitioners across the rehabilitation continuum. This resource will help clinicians distinguish between upper versus lower motor neuron disorders to guide the neurological assessment. Lundy-Ekman, L., & Weyer, A. Neuroscience: Fundamentals for rehabilitation (6th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.   Zayia L. C., & Tadi […]
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Handout

Pain Neuroscience Education

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AdultOTChronic Pain
Pain neuroscience education has demonstrated efficacy in improving pain, disability, and psychosocial factors among those experiencing chronic pain. This handout provides basic information about pain neuroscience education and a visual metaphor to assist therapists in explaining the concept of central sensitization to clients experiencing chronic pain. Dydyk, A.M., & Givler, A. (2023). Central Pain Syndrome. […]
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Therapy Material

Attention to Detail: An Online or Paper Proofreading Task

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStrokeVision
Target skills such as sustained attention, alternating attention, judgment/reasoning, visual scanning, and more while independently proofreading a letter or utilizing AI tools to identify and correct errors. The letter is written at a high school reading level.
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Eval Tool

Driving Readiness Self Assessment and Considerations

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision
Use the following self-rating questions related to barriers to return to driving to assess self-awareness of limitations and guide discussion about aids, devices, and/or strategies that can assist with working toward the goal of operating a vehicle again.
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Therapy Material

Creating a Personalized Road Trip

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Rehearse executive function skills and strategies with a personalized road trip activity.
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Collaborative Care: Creating Space for Patients to Create Goals

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingAphasiaBrain InjuryDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVisionVoice
This template allows for a partnership between the patient and the therapist to create meaningful goals. A supplemental page provides space for goals to be paired with ideas for addressing the goals outside of therapy.
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Therapy Material

2024 Weekly Calendars

Print Resource — US Letter — 53 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
Weekly calendars to assist with orientation, planning, and organizing.
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Therapy Material

2024 Monthly Calendars

Print Resource — US Letter — 12 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
Low-vision calendars to assist with orientation. Mark off each day when it’s done!
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Therapy Material

Spot the Difference at the Grocery Store

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This therapy material works on a variety of visual perceptual skills using images from a grocery store for a functional real-world version of spot the difference.
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Clinical Reference

Aging in Place: Supporting Nutrition & Hydration

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryChronic PainDementiaMental Health
This resource provides information focused on supporting safe and proper nutrition and hydration in the elderly at home, including the risks of malnutrition and dehydration, contributing factors, and interventions.
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Clinical Reference

Psychopharmacology Reference

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryChronic PainDementiaMental Health
This clinical reference sheet provides an overview of major medications used to treat mental health conditions commonly seen by occupational and speech therapy practitioners. This handout includes medications such as antidepressants, stimulants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics, with common generic and brand names and potential side effects relevant to occupational and speech therapy practice.
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Clinical Reference

Stress-Strain Relationship in Soft Tissue

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AdultOTSports and Exercise
This clinical reference includes a visual depiction of the stress-strain relationship that can be used to explain principles of soft tissue mechanics, such as stress, strain, total end range time, and low load long-duration approaches for managing soft tissue adaptive shortening. It also provides clinical information on these concepts related to soft tissue stretching.
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Clinical Reference

Six Determinants of Gait

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/FallsOrthopaedicsSports and Exercise
This clinical reference outlines the six major determinants in normal and pathological gait that can be evaluated and treated by occupational therapy practitioners to improve functional mobility efficiency, safety, and independence.
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Handout

One Way Speaking Valve Considerations for Return to Swallowing

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout explains the benefits of wearing a one-way speaking valve while swallowing and a list of considerations if a person does not tolerate a valve but voices a desire to eat and drink by mouth.
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Therapy Material

Finding Medication Box Errors Set #3

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementia
The third in our series of locating med box errors, this activity challenges people to spot missing/extra pills given a set of prescription labels and pill shapes/colors.
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Clinical Reference

Defensible Documentation & Medical Necessity for Speech Therapists

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryDementiaDysphagia
This document helps prepare speech therapists with documenting medical necessity. It provides documentation tips and examples for skilled documentation. It will help reduce the incidence of denials.
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Therapy Material

Gift Card Calculations

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryStroke
This cognitive-linguistic task provides an opportunity for problem solving by using gift cards to make decisions about a coffee shop menu and ordering a book.
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Therapy Material

Medication Safety

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
This resource addresses safety with medication management. There are two methods for using this activity. One method directly pairs with the Therapy Insights Medication Management Kit (Version 2). The other option is a worksheet for those without the kit. The entire activity can be completed with or without the kit.
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Therapy Material

Get Moving BINGO

Print Resource — US Letter — 9 pages
AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedics
his material uses the classic bingo-style game with exercises to provide a fun way to participate in group exercise classes.
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