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Reading Food Labels: A Real-World Scanning & Decision-Making Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 48 pages
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Help clients strengthen their ability to scan, interpret, and apply real-world visual information with this food label activity. Designed for neuro rehab, this resource provides a structured way to practice attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making using nutrition and ingredient labels.
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Scanning for Clarity: A Cognitive Exercise in Reading Vitamin Labels

Print Resource — US Letter — 14 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyStrokeVision
This activity helps clients strengthen visual scanning, working memory, and real-world decision-making by analyzing and interpreting vitamin labels. Designed for neuro rehab and cognitive therapy, it challenges clients to locate key information, compare options, and consider medication interactions, all within a functional, everyday task.
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Exercises in Telling and Calculating Time (Analog Clocks)

Print Resource — US Letter — 8 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides functional, real-life activities to help individuals in neuro rehab tell time and calculate elapsed time using practical strategies. It includes engaging exercises and adaptable approaches to support independence in daily routines.
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Traveling Tips for Wheelchair Users

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Help your clients who use wheelchairs feel empowered and prepared for their next adventure with this practical travel guide. Organized by mode of transportation, this resource offers actionable tips and unique accommodations to make traveling easier, no matter the journey.
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Huntington’s Disease and Occupational Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTProgressive Neurological Conditions
Occupational therapy provides powerful supports for patients and families navigating the challenges of Huntington’s Disease. This overview provides patients and families with a clear picture of how OT supports independence, safety, and meaningful daily living at every stage of the journey.
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Strategies for Taking Care of Young Children While Recovering from a Concussion

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Supporting parents recovering from a concussion can feel overwhelming, especially when young children are involved. This resource offers practical strategies to help parents balance healing with caregiving, empowering therapists to provide guidance that fosters rest, recovery, and connection.
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Therapy Material

Create a Structured To Do List

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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Help your clients turn overwhelming to-do lists into clear, actionable steps with this guided activity. By prioritizing tasks, breaking them down, and using the included daily planner sheet, they’ll gain a sense of control and accomplishment, one step at a time.
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Living with Essential Tremors: Practical Tips for Daily Life

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTProgressive Neurological Conditions
Help patients with essential tremors navigate daily tasks with confidence using this practical, easy-to-follow guide. This resource provides clear, adaptable strategies for eating, dressing, writing, and more. Perfect for therapists to share in sessions or as a take-home reference.
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What to Expect During End of Life Care: A Guide for Families

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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This guide helps families understand the natural process of the body shutting down during end-of-life care, with a focus on the emotional challenges surrounding nutrition and hydration. It provides evidence-based explanations and practical tips to help families feel reassured, offering therapists a warm and accessible resource to share during these profound moments.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Feeding Tubes and Aspiration Risk

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
Feeding tubes are often used to address nutritional needs, but they do not eliminate aspiration risk. This evidence-based resource performs double-duty, equipping therapists to educate RNs, MDs, dietitians, and other team members while also helping patients and families understand the complexities of aspiration pneumonia and the importance of identifying its root cause through instrumental swallow studies.
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Your Body, Your Choice: Understanding Thickened Liquids and Dysphagia

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This patient-centered resource empowers individuals with dysphagia to make informed decisions about their care, emphasizing autonomy and quality of life over outdated norms. It provides clear, research-backed information about thickened liquids, hydration, and the importance of honoring patient preferences, making it a perfect tool to spark meaningful, collaborative discussions in therapy.
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Therapy Material

Filing for Disability: A Paperwork Prep Checklist (U.S. Social Security Disability)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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Help your clients navigate the overwhelming process of applying for Social Security Disability with this clear, comprehensive checklist. It’s designed to reduce the cognitive load of organizing essential paperwork, empowering clients to feel more confident and prepared.
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SOS and Medical Alert: Visuals and Instructions (iPhone and Android)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryCaregiver SupportsHealth Management and Self AdvocacyNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource outlines how to make an emergency call using SOS on an iPhone or Android phone. Instructions for setting up emergency medical alerts and information for first responders is also included.
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10 principios de neuroplasticidad

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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Este resumen visual de los diez principios de la neuroplasticidad ofrece a los terapeutas una herramienta rápida y fácil de consultar para explicar conceptos clave a los pacientes durante las sesiones de terapia. Es perfecto para iniciar conversaciones y ayuda a los pacientes a comprender cómo los ejercicios específicos pueden transformar su cerebro para facilitar la recuperación.
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¿Dónde está la persona que conozco y amo? El impacto transformador de las lesiones en el hemisferio derecho del cerebro

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Este recurso está creado para ayudar a los miembros de la familia a comprender los cambios profundos que pueden suceder tras una lesión en el hemisferio derecho del cerebro. Ofrece información sobre las diferencias entre las lesiones en los hemisferios izquierdo y derecho, cómo pueden cambiar la personalidad y el comportamiento, y presenta preguntas que invitan a la reflexión para ayudar a las familias a redefinir roles y ajustar expectativas. Comparte este recurso con las familias para apoyar su camino a través de esta transformación y recomendar que lleven estas preguntas a la terapia para obtener más orientación.
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Comprendiendo la neumonía por aspiración y la disfagia

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
Este recurso explica de manera sencilla y accesible la relación entre la salud bucal, la disfagia y la neumonía por aspiración, empoderando a los pacientes y sus familias para que tomen decisiones informadas sobre su atención. Incluye consejos prácticos, consideraciones especiales y estrategias concretas para ayudar a los terapeutas en la educación y orientación de sus clientes.
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From Offers to Action: 30+ Ways Friends and Family Can Support You

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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This resource provides over 30 specific and practical ways for individuals in recovery to ask for and accept help from friends and family. Designed to make navigating offers of support easier, it empowers your clients to focus on healing while fostering meaningful connections with their support network.
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Handout

Frontal Lobe Brain Injuries

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Make frontal lobe brain injuries easier for patients and families to understand with this simple, clear handout. Designed to reduce overwhelm, it explains key challenges and how therapy supports recovery in a way that’s easy to follow and approachable.
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Adaptive Makeup Tools

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBrain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource highlights adaptive makeup tools designed to make makeup application more accessible for individuals with disabilities, such as those experiencing fine motor challenges, tremors, or limited mobility. Therapists can use this guide to empower clients by sharing practical solutions that promote independence, confidence, and self-expression.
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Clinical Reference

Resting Hand Orthosis: Visual and Written Instructions to Fabricate a Resting Hand Splint

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTOrthopaedics
Support your clients with conditions requiring wrist and hand immobilization using a resting hand orthosis. This guide walks therapists through the purpose, features, and step-by-step pattern and fabrication process, ensuring a functional, customized fit to reduce inflammation, prevent deformity, and maintain alignment.
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