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What is Encephalopathy?

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This handout describes some of the more common types of encephalopathy and can be a good place to start the discussion and referral process.
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What is Dysphagia?

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout visualizes the anatomy/physiology of the swallow and describes general symptoms of dysphagia.
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What is Apraxia? What is Aphasia?

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AdultSLPAphasia
Aphasia and apraxia require different treatment approaches, but can often present in similar patterns. This handout describes the difference between the two and is appropriate for family members in order to clarify treatment approaches applied during therapy.
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What is a Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS)?

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout describes what an MBSS is, why someone might need it, how to prepare for the exam, what will happen during the exam, and what they can expect after the exam. The handout also features a series of images taken from a swallow xray to give patients a concrete idea of what exactly will be imaged during this exam.
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Visualizing the Epley Maneuver

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AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/Falls
This handout is designed for therapists providing relief from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) through the use of the Epley maneuver. The handout visualizes the 5 steps of the maneuver to help patients feel more comfortable with the process and know what to expect.
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Visualizing /f/ and /v/

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PediatricSLPArticulation and Phonology
This handout includes a large visual of lingual/dental placement as well as a clear visual on voiced and unvoiced productions. The handout also includes quick tips and tricks for eliciting the sound.
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Vertigo

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AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/Falls
This handout addresses vertigo related to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The handout explains the anatomy/physiology behind dizziness symptoms and provides a brief description of how therapy can help.
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Velopharyngeal Dysfunction

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PediatricSLP
Velopharyngeal dysfunction can be difficult to visualize and understand. This handout clarifies the anatomy/physiology of velopharyngeal dysfunction as well as clearly outline treatment options for the three most common types.
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Using a Walker Safely

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AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/FallsSeating and Mobility
This handout is designed for patients learning how to use a walker safely. It includes tips related to general safety, safe pathways, carrying items, and reaching.
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Types of Dementia

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AdultOTSLPDementia
This handout describes the basic signs and symptoms of 7 types of dementia.
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Types of Attention

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AdultSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Attention remains the foundation of all cognitively based tasks and is a fundamental concept to communicate to patients before beginning therapy. This handout provides a definition and concrete examples of each type of attention.
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Types of Aphasia and their Neurological Correlates

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AdultSLPAphasia
This handout visualizes the ways that aphasia may present given a particular brain lesion. The handout describes the common signs and symptoms of these types of aphasia: Anomic, conduction, Wernicke’s, transcortical motor, Broca’s, and global.
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Tub Transfer Bench

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OTADLs/IADLsHome Modifications
A tub transfer bench can be an important DME consideration. Verbal explanation can be difficult, and this handout can offer a written and visual guide for proper set up and use of a transfer bench. May be used in conjunction with home evaluation, discharge planning, caregiver education, and/or during OT intervention to improve recall and follow through.
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Clinical Reference

Transgender Affirmative Care

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AdultOTSLP
The handout covers practical strategies that clinicians can implement in the areas of assumptions, body language, verbal language, and organizational strategies that promote transgender affirmative care in healthcare settings.
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Tongue Tie

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PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyFeeding and Swallowing
This handout helps visualize and explain the four most common types of tongue ties.
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Tips for Parents of Children Who Stutter

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PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyFluency
This handout handout features five strategies that highlight extra time, reducing distractions, and setting the child up for success by talking with friends, family, and teachers about these strategies.
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The Visual Fields and the Brain

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This handout outlines the pathway of the visual fields as they travel from the light rays entering the eyeball to the occipital lobe at the back of the brain. This helps clarify why certain left or right brain injuries will have different kinds of field cuts on the same or opposite sides of the brain, depending on location of damage.
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The Trigeminal Nerve

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AdultSLPDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This handout is for patients who have lost sensory or motor function of the fifth cranial nerve. The handout features simple anatomy/physiology of the trigeminal nerve, including the alveolar nerves, lingual nerves, and buccal nerves.
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The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Pre-Literacy Skills

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PediatricSLPLiteracy
This handout describes the role of speech-language pathologists in helping young children develop pre-literacy skills. The handout defines 5 elements of phonological awareness that SLPs target in speech therapy, including onset-rime, segmentation, alliteration, rhyming, and phonemic awareness.
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The Role of OT in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
The handout is designed to be provided to patients so that they understand how occupational therapy can assist with recovery after total shoulder arthroplasty.
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