Adult resources

1,838 printable resources for Adult: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Therapy Activity

Aphasia-Friendly Play for Ages 4–7

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultSLPAphasia
This aphasia-friendly card activity helps stroke survivors and young children connect through gestures, movement, play, and shared attention rather than relying on perfect speech. Therapists and family members can use the cards to support meaningful low-pressure interaction while modeling communication strategies for expressive and receptive aphasia.
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Therapy Activity

BRAIN Strategy Board

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Use this BRAIN strategy board during any cognitive task to help identify breakdowns in real time and introduce supports that make the task more manageable. Designed for therapists to use collaboratively in session, it builds a shared language around strategy use while helping patients discover what works for them.
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Handout

Basic Anatomy: Coup-contrecoup injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
A simple visual and explanation to help you show patients and families how a coup-contrecoup injury can affect the brain in two areas, not just where the head was hit. Use this resource to support clearer conversations about symptoms, build understanding, and reduce confusion during education moments in therapy.
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Therapy Activity

What Drains Me vs. What Helps Me

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryChronic PainMental HealthProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This reflective worksheet helps individuals identify patterns in what drains their energy and what supports their focus mood and participation throughout the day. Use it to guide conversations around fatigue, balance, self awareness, pacing, and meaningful routine changes in a flexible person-centered way.
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The Calendar Pivot: Reworking a Calendar Based on Voicemails

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This functional resource invites therapists and clients to work side-by-side to navigate the messy, realistic pivots of daily scheduling after a brain injury. Rather than a pass-fail test, it serves as a collaborative sandbox for identifying cognitive friction points and discovering the personalized strategies that help a client regain agency in their own life.
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Handout

Intelligence and Cognition: A Guide for Family and Friends

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides a person-centered framework to help patients and families distinguish between stable intelligence and cognition following a neurological change. By framing therapy as a collaborative effort to bridge this gap, it empowers clinicians to address high-level goals while actively mitigating the risk of patient infantilization.
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Handout

One-Handed Ponytail Tricks

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsStroke
This resource includes practical, community-tested strategies to help clients regain independence in self-care and grooming after a loss of bilateral coordination. By offering a range of tips, it serves as a functional starting point for therapy sessions focused on adaptive ADL success.
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Handout

Anxiety: The Hidden Barrier to Recovery

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPMental HealthStroke
This resource provides therapists in acute and inpatient rehabilitation settings with an evidence-based framework to address poststroke anxiety and depressive symptoms (P-SADS) as a physical barrier to neuroplasticity. Designed for collaborative patient and family education, it translates clinical research into person-centered strategies that connect emotional regulation directly to a survivor’s personal motivations and functional recovery goals.
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Handout

A Guide to Responding to Confabulation

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPDementia
This resource provides a practical framework for helping families move beyond fact-checking and toward emotional connection. It supports therapists in reframing confabulation as a neurological symptom rather than a behavioral issue.
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Handout

Voting From Home: A Guide for Voters with Disabilities (United States)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPAgingAphasiaBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout helps your clients navigate the voting process and feel empowered to share their voices from home. It’s designed to turn a complex task into a clear, supportive roadmap, ensuring every member of our community can exercise their right to vote with confidence.
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