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Playful Pronouns: Practicing Pronouns with Young Children

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricSLPLanguage Development
Use this simple and easy activity to target direct and indirect pronouns with a younger or pre-literate client.
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/L/ Sound Practice

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricSLPArticulationL/W Sounds
Production of the /L/ sound can be successful with the help of fun activities and tools. This resource provides suggestions for targeting /L/ sounds at word level. Goldman, R., & Goldman, F. M. (2000). Fristoe test of articulation 2. American Guidance Service.
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Clinical Reference

Motivational Techniques for Mealtime with Autistic Kids

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PediatricSLPAutismFeeding and Swallowing
This resource is for families of children with autism spectrum disorder who experience difficulty with managing mealtime behaviors. Curtin, C., Hubbard, K., Anderson, S. E., Mick, E., Must, A., & Bandini, L. G. (2015). Food selectivity, mealtime behavior problems, spousal stress, and family food choices in children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Journal of […]
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Handout

Moving Towards Neurodiversity

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PediatricSLPAutismDEI with Pediatric ClientsLanguage DevelopmentLiteracyPediatric Brain Injury
Current society is still very much in the “normal vs. abnormal” mindset when it comes to neurological differences. This handout is designed with parents/caregivers in mind and provides the basics of the concept of neurodiversity. It is presented in contrast to the current dominant normal vs. abnormal model.
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Handout

Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

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AdultOTSLPCancer
This handout provides tips to help people with cancer manage their fatigue. Thong, M. S., Van Noorden, C. J., Steindorf, K., & Arndt, V. (2020). Cancer-related fatigue: Causes and current treatment options. Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 21(2). Mustian, K. M., Alfano, C. M., Heckler, C., Kleckner, A. S., Kleckner, I. R., Leach, C. R., […]
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Handout

What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPDiabetes
This handout is for individuals who are experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis of metabolic acidosis. Goodman, C. C., Heick, J., & Lazaro, R. T. (2018). Differential diagnosis for physical therapists: Screening for referral. Elsevier.
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Clinical Reference

Cerebellar Examination

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPNervous System Conditions
This document outlines the basics of a coordination or cerebellar examination. Use it to screen individuals with complex neurologic impairment or monitor progression of cerebellar diseases. University of Utah, Stanford Medicine
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Strategies

Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Strategies

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AdultOTSeating and Mobility
This handout is for individuals who use wheelchairs. Upper limb pain is very common for individuals who use wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility, and this document outlines better propulsion techniques to minimize potential for injury. Raina, S., McNitt-Gray, J., Mulroy, S., Requejo, P., Effect of increased load on scapular kinematics during manual wheelchaiEffect […]
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Strategies

Ergonomics and Household Tasks

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AdultOTArm/HandArthritisBack/SpineChronic PainOrthopaedicsShoulders
This handout discusses the use of proper ergonomics when completing different household tasks.
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Therapy Material

Remodeling Math Activity

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AdultOTSLPAttentionBrain InjuryMemoryPlanning/Organizing
This therapy material works on mathematical calculation skills through a home remodeling lens. This material is intended to be a higher level cognitive challenge.
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Handout

Neurological Injuries and the Impact on Sleep

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AdultOTNervous System Conditions
This handout covers the relationship between neurological conditions and poor sleep. Viola-Saltzman, M., & Watson, N. F. (2012). Traumatic brain injury and sleep disorders. Neurologic clinics, 30(4), 1299–1312. Cai, H., Wang, X. P., & Yang, G. Y. (2021). Sleep Disorders in Stroke: An Update on Management. Aging and disease, 12(2), 570–585. Sankari, A., Badr, M. […]
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Therapy Material

IADL Charades

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLs
This therapy material offers a creative way to address sequencing and mobility on the topic of IADLs.
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Therapy Material

ADL Storage Labels

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryCaregiverDementiaHome ModificationsMemory
This resource offers simple and clear pictures for labeling spaces in the home (e.g. dresser full of clothes, kitchen drawers) to increase independence for clients with decreased memory.
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Handout

The Respiratory Defense System

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AdultOTSLPRespiratory Care
This handout explains how the lungs have a natural protection system to remove unwanted particles from the nasal cavity and lungs. Lee, A. S., & Ryu, J. H. (2018, June). Aspiration pneumonia and related syndromes. In Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Vol. 93, No. 6, pp. 752-762). Elsevier. Kollmeier, B. R., & Keenaghan, M. (2017). Aspiration risk. […]
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Therapy Material

Daily Visual Schedule Templates

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryMemorySequencing
These templates allow patients to create a personal visual schedule for themselves. They can be daily reminders of what needs to be done or help with motivation for everyday tasks.
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Therapy Material

Communication Strategies for Acquired Apraxia of Speech

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AdultOTSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This material highlights communication strategies for people with apraxia of speech and their communication partners. Duffy, J. R. (2006). Apraxia of speech in degenerative neurologic disease. Aphasiology, 20(6), 511–527.
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Clinical Reference

Functional Speech Disorders Evaluation and Treatment Guide for Clinicians

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaVoice
Functional speech disorders have been an emerging area of understanding for speech pathology. This guide provides SLPs with a foundational outline for the evaluation and treatment. Baker, J., Barnett, C., Cavalli, L., Dietrich, M., Dixon, L., Duffy, J. R., … & McWhirter, L. (2021). Management of functional communication, swallowing, cough and related disorders: consensus recommendations […]
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Therapy Material

Immediate Action Plan Post-Concussion/mTBI

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCalculations and Time
People who have just experienced a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury often present as if they can resume life/work as usual, but often struggle with ongoing symptoms that worsen when the injury is not taken seriously. This resource guides the person through the steps necessary to create an immediate action plan. It is intended […]
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Clinical Reference

How to Assess and Support Light Tech AAC Users

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PediatricSLPAACLanguage Development
This resource provides a general roadmap for assessing and implementing light augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tasks and activities for clients who are either non-speaking or with delayed initiation of verbal communication. Rowland, C., & Fried-Oken, M. (2010). Communication matrix: A clinical and Research Assessment tool targeting children with severe communication disorders. Journal of Pediatric […]
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Clinical Reference

Quick Guide to Pediatric Dysarthria

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricSLPArticulation
Utilize this resource as a foundation and overview of how to identify, assess, and tackle pediatric dysarthria across a variety of settings. Pennington, L., Parker, N. K., Kelly, H., & Miller, N. (2016). Speech therapy for children with Dysarthria acquired before three years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(7). Levy, E. S. (2014). […]
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