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.

Clinical Reference

AI Voice Banking with Eleven Labs: A Clinician Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsStrokeVoice
This guide helps therapists support clients in preserving or recreating their voice using ElevenLabs’ voice-AI technology. It includes step-by-step setup instructions, recording prompts, and practical options for using a cloned voice in everyday communication and AAC systems.
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Handout

The Hidden Tax: Understanding Masking and Burnout

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultPediatricOTSLPAphasiaAutismLanguage DevelopmentMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsSensoryStutteringVoice
Help clients understand masking and the hidden effort it takes to navigate social expectations after brain injury, ADHD, autism, or anxiety. This handout explains the concept in simple language and introduces practical ways clients can reduce cognitive load and recover from masking burnout.
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Therapy Activity

Using AI to Review a Contract

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Support clients in understanding complex contracts by teaching them how to use AI as a tool for clarity, not replacement of legal advice. This activity builds executive functioning, self-advocacy, and real-world decision-making skills around high-stakes documents like managed Medicare plans.
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Handout

Books for the Brain Injury Journey

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Share this curated reading and listening list with people navigating life after brain injury and the family members supporting them. These books explore grief, resilience, identity, and meaning, offering stories and perspectives that can help spark reflection, conversation, and hope throughout the recovery journey.
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Handout

Basic Anatomy: Autonomic Pathway Anatomy

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord Injury
A clear visual guide to the autonomic nerve pathways that regulate heart rate, digestion, breathing, and other automatic body functions. Use this illustration to help clients understand how the brain and body communicate through the autonomic nervous system.
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Therapy Activity

Adapting When Plans Change: Flexible Thinking Practice

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Practice flexible thinking through rule-switching tasks, category shifts, and everyday problem-solving scenarios. Use this activity to help people with brain injury explore how to adapt when routines change and generate practical alternative ideas for real-life situations.
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Handout

Cognitive Ergonomics: Supporting Your Brain Through Your Environment

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryHome ModificationsStroke
This handout introduces the concept of cognitive ergonomics and shows how small environmental changes can support focus, memory, and decision-making. Use it to help clients identify practical ways to reduce cognitive load and create home routines that support clearer thinking.
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Therapy Activity

Return to Work Series: Creating a Purchase Order from an Inventory List

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This return-to-work activity helps therapists guide clients through a realistic office task while focusing on strategy use, problem-solving, and workplace adaptation rather than correctness. Use it to collaboratively explore what supports, accommodations, or workflow changes make real-world job tasks more manageable after injury or illness.
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Therapy Activity

Dishwasher Manual Navigation Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This real-world activity uses an actual appliance manual to help clients practice finding information when something isn’t working as expected. Use it in therapy to build flexible problem-solving, reading endurance, and confidence with everyday written materials without turning the task into a test.
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Therapy Activity

Voice Commands for Memory and Organization (iPhone and Android)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This resource empowers patients to offload cognitive tasks and manage health routines using the new conversational power of Gemini and Siri. It is designed as a practical tool for therapists to help clients build independence, reduce executive function fatigue, and bridge the gap between sessions with AI support.
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