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Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing for Apraxia

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the use of DTTC by therapists address apraxia of speech in the pediatric population. The handout describes what DTTC is, how therapists incorporate it into therapy, and the principles of motor planning that make it successful.
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Dual Tasking Activities for PT

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Designed for physical therapists addressing dual-tasking in the clinical setting, this list of interventions provides the quick ideas and materials needed to grab and go. It includes examples for multiple types of cognitive challenges, including abstract and functional tasks. Includes a stroop visual.
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Dual Tasking

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
For individuals who struggle with dual tasking activities. This resource provides insight on cognitive tasks may be included in physical therapy sessions.
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Dual and Mixed Consistencies

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Dual or mixed consistencies are made up of both liquids and solids, which can make management and tolerance of these types of foods even more difficult. This handout explains what dual/mixed consistencies are, provides examples, explains why these consistencies are challenging, and provides suggestions for compensatory strategies.
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Drop Foot

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Do you have a patient with drop foot? This document helps to outline some of the potential causes of foot drop and evidence based treatment options depending on the cause. The document is a great option to educate your patient or to provide to your patient when referring to another practitioner.
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Driving After a Brain Injury

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The ability to drive significantly improves a person’s independence, life participation in activities of daily living, quality of life and satisfaction, and re-integration into the community. This handout provides education regarding the cognitive, emotional, perceptual, and physical skills needed to operate a motor vehicle and steps to assess readiness and safety for return to driving […]
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Disorders of the Pharyngeal Stage of Swallowing

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides a table of disorders that may be observed during the pharyngeal stage of swallowing during an objective swallowing evaluation, the cause behind those observations, and more information related to each disorder.
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Disorders of the Oral Stage of Swallowing

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides a table of disorders that may be observed during the oral stage of swallowing during a bedside swallow evaluation or objective swallowing evaluation and the cause behind those observations.
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Disease Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides an overview of disease modifying therapies (DMTs) to help manage the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their potential side effects. Occupational therapists need to be aware of these side effects and how they can design interventions to help clients with MS manage the side effects and maintain safety and independence when […]
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Discourse Analysis and Aphasia Treatment

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout accompanies the course: An Introduction to Discourse Analysis and Discourse-Level Treatment for Aphasia. The handout provides a visual of the Aphasia Institute’s Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and lists analyses that do and do not require transcription from the AphasiaBank website.
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