Strategies
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AdultOTADLs/IADLsArm/HandArthritisChronic PainOrthopaedics
This handout offers strategies and education on using joint protection techniques for those with arthritis in their hands. Video on how to use this resource:
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AdultOTSLPSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjurySports and ExerciseStroke
This handout outlines different adaptive sports to encourage wheelchair users to engage in leisure activities. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material
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AdultSLPDietsDysphagia
The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level seven is for modified solids called “Regular Easy to Chew.” This material provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, why it may be recommended, ways to test it at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation. Video on how to use this resource:
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AdultSLPDysphagiaHead and Neck Cancer
This resource is designed for patients who have received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and may not be aware of how a speech-language pathologist can help them on their journey. Video on how to use this resource Hutcheson, K. A., Bhayani, M. K., Beadle, B. M., Gold, K. A., Shinn, E. H., Lai, […]
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Clinical Reference
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AdultSLPDysphagiaRespiratory Care
This resource provides labels of structures on chest x-rays and a glossary of terminology used in reports important for the SLP. Video on how to use this resource:
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Clinical Reference
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AdultSLPAphasia
This resource provides guidance for treating receptive language impairment, a cornerstone impairment for a person with Wernicke’s aphasia. Video on how to use this resource: Helm-Estabrooks, N., Albert, M. L., & Nicholas, M. (2014). Manual of Aphasia and Aphasia Therapy. PRO-ED. Marshall, R.C. (2008). Early management of Wernicke’s aphasia: a context-based approach. In R. Chapey […]
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Eval Tool
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AdultSLPAnatomy/PhysiologyDysphagia
This resource provides an SLP with a checklist of areas to consider and make a note of before and during a videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS). Video on how to use this resource: Palmer, J. B., Kuhlemeier, K. V., Tippett, D. C., & Lynch, C. (1993). A protocol for the videofluorographic swallowing study. Dysphagia, 8(3), 209–214.
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Therapy Material
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AdultOTSLPAgingALSBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiverCOPDCOVID-19DEI with Adult ClientsDiabetesDysphagiaFall RiskGuillain BarréMental HealthMultiple SclerosisMyasthenia GravisNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
This therapy material uses the Kawa Model as an intervention in order to educate about the role of occupational therapy, and help with goal setting and motivation. Video on how to use this resource: Carmody, S., Nolan, R., Ni Chonchuir, N., Curry, M., Halligan, C., & Robinson, K. (2007). The guiding nature of the kawa […]
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AdultOTSLPAttentionBrain InjuryCaregiverHome ModificationsResilience
This handout provides education on overstimulation after brain injury and how clients can cope with it. Video on how to use this resource: Cotter, J. (2022). Tailoring the rehabilitative environment for people with sensory overload.
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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsCaregiverStroke
This handout covers the risks of causing subacromial trauma in clients with hemiplegia and is intended for use with family and staff members. Video on how to use this resource: Gillen, G., Hunter, E. G., Lieberman, D., & Stutzbach, M. (2019). AOTA’s Top 5 Choosing Wisely® Recommendations. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(2).
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AdultOTSLPCaregiver
This handout is intended for family members to improve their understanding of the roles and transitions between different rehab settings. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material
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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryFinances
This activity addresses money management and reasoning skills with an emphasis on real-world challenges. Video on how to use this resource:
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AdultOTArthritis
This is an educational handout about psoriatic arthritis; it outlines what it is and what to expect regarding treatment for this condition. Video on how to use this resource: Coates, L. C., & Helliwell, P. S. (2017). Psoriatic arthritis: State of the art review. Clinical Medicine, 17(1), 65-70. Perrotta, F. M., Scriffignano, S., Benfaremo, D., […]
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AdultOTBack/SpineOrthopaedics
This handout helps people with back pain find comfortable sleeping positions based on their directional preference to movement. Video on how to use this resource:
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Clinical Reference
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AdultOTArm/HandOrthopaedics
This resource for clinicians outlines the anatomy of the carpal bones and signs/tests for common carpal bone problems. Video on how to use this resource: Clementson, M., Björkman, A., & Thomsen, N. O. (2020). Acute scaphoid fractures: Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. EFORT Open Reviews, 5(2), 96-103. Catalano, L. W., Minhas, S. V., & Kirby, […]
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AdultOTSLPNervous System Conditions
This document can be a patient or caregiver handout or a quick easy reference for clinicians and students that are getting ready to work with someone with Huntington’s disease. Video on how to use this resource: Roos R. A. (2010). Huntington’s disease: a clinical review. Orphanet journal of rare diseases, 5, 40. McColgan, P., & […]
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AdultOTOrthopaedicsStrains
This document outlines the use of heating and cooling agents to treat health impairments. It provides explanations of various thermal agents and when to use which type of thermal agent. Video on how to use this resource: Bellew, James, W. and Thomas P. Nolan Jr.. Michlovitz’s Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention. Available from: FADavis, (7th Edition). […]
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Therapy Material
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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryPlanning/Organizing
This scheduling task requires a person to use various executive function skills, including good initiation, visual scanning, divided visual attention, planning/organization, reading comprehension, written expression, and problem solving/reasoning. Video on how to use this resource:
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AdultOTSLPCOPDCOVID-19DysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaMultiple SclerosisParkinson’sRespiratory CareSpinal Cord Injury
This resource provides basic education about incentive spirometry, including who should use an incentive spirometer, its benefits of use, how to use it, and normative values. Video on how to use this resource: Polgar, G., & Weng, T. R. (1979). The functional development of the respiratory system: from the period of gestation to adulthood. American […]
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AdultSLPAnatomy/PhysiologyDysphagia
This resource explains how repeated episodes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can affect a person’s swallow function. Video on how to use this resource: de Luccas, G. R., & Berretin-Felix, G. (2021). Swallowing disorders in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a critical literature review. Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 14(Spec 1), 79–85. Peppard, P. E., […]
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