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Very Basic Acute Care AAC Boards

December 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
A simple, step-by-step AAC tool for acute care settings that supports communication even with significant cognitive or motor impairments. Start with basic yes/no responses and gradually introduce additional choices as patients’ alertness, endurance, and communication skills improve.
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Community Resources After Rehab

November 30, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
Help patients bridge the gap from rehab to real life with our Community Resource Page. This customizable handout lets you provide clear, personalized contacts for local services, making discharge smoother and follow-up support more accessible.
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Broca’s Aphasia: The Basics

November 30, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This handout gives patients and families a clear, one-page overview of Broca’s aphasia. Use it to support education, guide discussion, and reinforce communication strategies.
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Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists) Subtest of Writing and Reading Comprehension

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This subtest evaluates real-world reading, writing, and comprehension skills using functional, accessible tasks like reading a bill, sending a message, or following directions. Use it to identify meaningful therapy goals, track progress over time, and build confidence in communication after brain injury or stroke.
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Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists): Subtest of Communication

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Introducing Neuro-FAST: Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists Neuro-FAST is a time-efficient, therapist-centered tool designed to assess functional neurological abilities in acute and post-acute care settings. Each subtest is person-centered, incorporating Quality of Life (QoL) measurements, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), and a family-friendly, customizable one-page summary for easy communication. The subtests can be used individually or combined to create a more comprehensive assessment tailored to your clinical needs. Version 1.0 is available for initial feedback as we work toward building a full suite of tools for speech and occupational therapy.
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Favorite Menu Item Scripts + Pocket-Sized Flipbook

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help your clients with aphasia confidently order at their favorite restaurants using this customizable, pocket-sized flipbook template. Includes therapist instructions, script training prompts, and visual layout tools to support real-world participation and independence.
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Mealtime Communication Mat (adult paper-based AAC)

August 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This Mealtime Communication Mat supports non-speaking adults in expressing basic needs, preferences, and safety concerns during meals. Designed for quick, intuitive use, it’s a practical tool therapists can introduce to enhance autonomy and reduce frustration in clinical or caregiving settings.
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VNeST in Action: 100+ Verbs for Aphasia Therapy

June 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Enhance your VNEST sessions with this ready-to-use verb list, designed to help clients strengthen word retrieval and sentence construction. This resource provides a diverse range of verbs to support meaningful language practice, making it easier to guide therapy and promote functional communication.
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Storytelling for People with Aphasia

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help individuals with aphasia organize and share meaningful personal experiences with this personal story mapping activity. This structured template supports storytelling, word retrieval, and self-expression, making it easier for clients to build narratives in therapy sessions.
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Therapy Planner Template

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This one-page planning sheet is designed to streamline goal-setting, therapy session planning, data collection, and future planning in one convenient place. It promotes continuity of care for shared caseloads and offers a cohesive, organized solution for tracking essential information.
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