Progressive Neurological Conditions resources

79 printable resources for Progressive Neurological Conditions: 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.

Handout

Airline Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTHealth Management and Self AdvocacyProgressive Neurological ConditionsSeating and MobilityStroke
A practical, patient-ready guide therapists can use to help wheelchair users prepare for air travel with more confidence and fewer surprises. This handout supports meaningful conversations about safety, autonomy, and real-world planning before a flight.
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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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Handout

Low Vision Med List Template

Print Resource — US Letter — 16 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyProgressive Neurological ConditionsStrokeVision
This large-print medication list helps therapists support clients with low vision in organizing and managing their medications more independently. The simple, high-contrast layout allows information to be written clearly and displayed in the home for easy reference by the client, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
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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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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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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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Clinical Reference

Using ChatGPT to Support Person-Centered Neuro Rehab

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAphasiaBrain InjuryDementiaDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
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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Clinical Reference

Safety: A Framework for Real-World Conversations

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource gives therapists a practical framework for addressing safety through real-life conversations instead of outdated, infantilizing photo cards. Use it to collaboratively explore individualized safety needs, routines, and supports in a way that preserves dignity and autonomy.
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Handout

Should I Switch to a Basic Phone?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryDementiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsStrokeVision
Guide clients through the real trade-offs of switching from a smart phone to a basic phone when technology feels overwhelming. This handout supports collaborative decision-making by naming how each option can shift cognitive load, effort, and expectations around communication.
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