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Clinical Reference

Breastfeeding Basics for the SLP

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Breastfeeding rates are currently on the rise in the forms of exclusive breastfeeding, breastfeeding, and pumping. This guide will serve as a cheat cheat for some basic information for SLPs that are working with breastfeeding infants.
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Handout

Improving Feeding Outcomes in Infants with GERD

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is an extremely common issue in infants. When it becomes more severe, it can be diagnosed as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD can have a significant impact on feeding experience, caregiver stress, and infant comfort. This resource summarizes the evidenced based interventions that can be use to reduce reflux and improve feeding participation.
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Handout

Using Language to Support Transitions for Toddlers

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This parent/caregiver handout is designed to give ideas on how to incorporate language into transition times for toddlers to decrease maladaptive behaviors or familial stress.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Speech Samples: How to Elicit, Interpret, and Set Treatment Goals

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyLanguage Development
This resource gives helpful tips and a roadmap to getting speech samples across age ranges, ways to interpret them and directions for how to make meaningful goals.
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Handout Therapy Material

30-Day Phonological Awareness Family Activity Pack

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PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyLanguage Development
This take-home activity for families provides quick “homework” activities for them to practice each day to support development of phonological awareness skills.
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Therapy Material

Refilling Medications

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
This therapy material works on skills required for refilling medications.
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Handout

Exercise Activities for Older Adults

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AdultOTAgingBalance/Vestibular/FallsSports and Exercise
This handout describes various exercise activities appropriate for older adults.
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Physical Requirements for Driving

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord Injury
This handout covers what physical skills are required for safe driving. Part of the driving series including Visual Requirements for Driving.
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Clinical Reference

Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Disorders

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AdultOTNervous System Conditions
Upper and lower motor neuron lesions are commonly seen by occupational therapy practitioners across the rehabilitation continuum. This resource will help clinicians distinguish between upper versus lower motor neuron disorders to guide the neurological assessment. Lundy-Ekman, L., & Weyer, A. Neuroscience: Fundamentals for rehabilitation (6th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.   Zayia L. C., & Tadi […]
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Pain Neuroscience Education

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AdultOTChronic Pain
Pain neuroscience education has demonstrated efficacy in improving pain, disability, and psychosocial factors among those experiencing chronic pain. This handout provides basic information about pain neuroscience education and a visual metaphor to assist therapists in explaining the concept of central sensitization to clients experiencing chronic pain. Dydyk, A.M., & Givler, A. (2023). Central Pain Syndrome. […]
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Therapy Material

Attention to Detail: An Online or Paper Proofreading Task

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AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStrokeVision
Target skills such as sustained attention, alternating attention, judgment/reasoning, visual scanning, and more while independently proofreading a letter or utilizing AI tools to identify and correct errors. The letter is written at a high school reading level.
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Driving Readiness Self Assessment and Considerations

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision
Use the following self-rating questions related to barriers to return to driving to assess self-awareness of limitations and guide discussion about aids, devices, and/or strategies that can assist with working toward the goal of operating a vehicle again.
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Therapy Material

Creating a Personalized Road Trip

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Rehearse executive function skills and strategies with a personalized road trip activity.
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Collaborative Care: Creating Space for Patients to Create Goals

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingAphasiaBrain InjuryDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVisionVoice
This template allows for a partnership between the patient and the therapist to create meaningful goals. A supplemental page provides space for goals to be paired with ideas for addressing the goals outside of therapy.
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Therapy Material

Figure It Out Figurative Language and Idiom Practice Game

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This board game provides a quick and easy way to target idiom practice with either individuals or groups of clients.
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Therapy Material

Shapes, Superlatives, and Spatial Concepts Activity

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This interactive activity provides a way for pre-literate and literate clients to practice superlatives and spatial concepts.
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Clinical Reference

Roadmap to Troubleshooting Speaking Valves in Pediatrics

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PediatricSLPFeeding and SwallowingPediatric Voice
Speaking valve use in the pediatric population can be challenging and requires an in-depth understanding of the upper airway, respiratory system, and intricacies of voice production. This roadmap will help guide decision making in the pediatric population.
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Clinical Reference

Impact of Cardiac Diagnoses on Infant Feeding

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Congenital heart defects are the most common occurring defects in the infant population. Understanding of signs of feeding difficulty and the appropriate use of evidence-based strategies are key in feeding success when working with this population.
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