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Xerostomia / Dry Mouth

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AdultSLPCancerDiabetesDysphagiaProgressive Neurological Conditions
This handout describes the various causes of xerostomia and provides a list of treatment options, including using natural enzymes, adjusting medications, oral rinses and moisturizing products, use of humidifiers, and avoiding dehydrating foods/liquids.
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You Swallow Spiders in Your Sleep and 10 Other Swallowing Misconceptions

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout sets the record straight on the complexities of swallow precautions and the need for all precautions and strategies to be individualized on a patient-by-patient basis.
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Why Is My Child a Picky Eater?

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
This handout explains why children develop picky eating habits, with a focus on the complex and multifactorial nature of these patterns.
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Which Thickener is Right for Me?

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout lays out the basics of these types of thickeners, including main ingredients, shelf life, how they’re thickened, and pros/cons.
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When to Refer to a Speech-Language Pathologist

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AdultSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryDysphagia
Handout designed for an inter-disciplinary team needing to know when to refer to a speech-language pathologist.
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What to Know Before Signing a Legal Variance Form

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout is designed for patients and families facing the complex and personal decision of either signing a variance form or following specific safe swallow precautions prescribed in a healthcare setting. All patients and families deserve to know 1) their risk of dysphagia; 2) strategies to reduce their risk of dysphagia; and 3) their rights regarding their choice to use those strategies or not within a healthcare setting. This handout describes these three important factors.
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Handout

What is Speech Therapy?

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AdultSLP
Handout featuring the role of speech-language pathologists, including speech and language, cognition, and dysphagia.
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Handout

What is Shoulder Subluxation?

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AdultOTStroke
A handout for patients and caregivers explaining the symptoms and causes of shoulder subluxation. It also aids in identifying precautions and contraindications.
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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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Handout

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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Handout

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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