Motor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia resources

Changes in Speech Fluency After a Neurologic Injury

September 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients understand why speech fluency may change after a stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, or another neurologic condition using clear, reassuring language grounded in real-life experiences. This handout supports meaningful conversations about communication challenges, variable recovery, and practical strategies while reinforcing that therapy should reflect each person’s goals and preferences.
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Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Changes After Carotid Endarterectomy

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients understand why carotid endarterectomy can sometimes lead to changes in voice, speech, or swallowing. This handout explains the role of nearby nerves, what recovery may look like, and how speech therapy can support communication and swallowing during the healing process.
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Neurogenic Dysfluency: Communication Strategies & Treatment Planning

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This tool helps adults identify communication situations that matter most, explore factors that affect fluency, and reflect on strategies that help, don’t help, or may be worth trying. Use this collaborative worksheet to guide treatment planning, support self-advocacy, and focus therapy on the communication goals that are most meaningful to the individual.
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Preparing for Social Situations

July 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This activity helps you guide individuals through planning for upcoming social and community situations by identifying potential challenges, exploring response options, and considering supports that may help participation feel more manageable. It promotes self-advocacy, flexible thinking, and participation-focused problem solving while helping clients prepare for activities and relationships that are meaningful to them.
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Voting From Home: A Guide for Voters with Disabilities (United States)

May 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
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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AI Voice Banking with Eleven Labs: A Clinician Guide

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
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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The Hidden Tax: Understanding Masking and Burnout

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
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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Using ChatGPT to Support Person-Centered Neuro Rehab

February 27, 2026 by Megan Berg.
This guide helps therapists use ChatGPT to support person-centered thinking rather than jumping straight from a cognitive skill to a generic activity. It offers a clear workflow that keeps therapy grounded in what truly matters to the person, using AI only to brainstorm meaningful, real-life ideas and questions.
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Online Dating with a Disability

February 1, 2026 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides a dual-purpose framework for therapists to facilitate dignified conversations about online dating with adults with disabilities. It balances clinical guidance on supporting autonomy without overstepping, paired with a practical planning tool to help clients navigate identity, boundaries, and safety in the digital dating world.
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Apraxia of Speech: Interest-Based Practice Toolkit

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
An interest-based practice menu for apraxia of speech that turns motor-learning principles into meaningful, high-rep therapy. Use the ready prompts (sports, research, art/music) to co-create targets, move from blocked to random practice, fade feedback, and carry gains into real-life tasks.
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