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The “Time Budget” Challenge

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help teens take control of their busy schedules with The Time Budget Challenge, a practical activity designed to build time management and planning skills. This resource guides students through organizing their weekly commitments, balancing school, extracurriculars, and downtime, so they can develop healthy habits for managing their workload independently.
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Adaptive Clothing Options for Kids

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource highlights the latest adaptive clothing options for children, helping therapists guide families toward practical, stylish, and functional solutions. With a curated list of brands, key features, and a funding resource, this guide supports families in finding clothing that enhances their child’s comfort and independence.
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Q-Tip Paint By Numbers

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This Q-Tip Paint by Number set is a fun, adaptable fine motor activity designed for occupational therapy sessions. With options for structured color matching or freeform creativity, this resource supports grasp development, coordination, and sensory exploration while keeping kids engaged in a meaningful task.
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Cut and Paste: Dressing for Each Season

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help kids strengthen fine motor skills, sequencing, and seasonal vocabulary with this engaging cut-and-paste dress-up activity. Perfect for speech and occupational therapy, this resource encourages discussion about clothing choices while building essential skills in a fun, hands-on way.
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Navigating Treatment Options for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps therapists guide patients through the complex landscape of FND treatment options, emphasizing informed choice and individualized care. Use it in therapy to support discussions, validate patient experiences, and empower them to explore what works best for their unique journey.
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A New Way to Think About Chronic Pain: The Mind-Body Connection

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout introduces patients to the mind-body theory of pain management, exploring the connection between emotions, stress, and chronic pain while acknowledging the complexities of pain neuroscience education. Designed for therapists, it provides a balanced perspective on how this approach can complement traditional pain management strategies, empowering patients with practical tools to explore their own experiences with pain.
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Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists): Subtest of Orientation and Insight

May 31, 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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Beyond Parkinson’s: A Guide to Differentiating PD, PSP, MSA, and Related Disorders

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Use this table to help clients and their care partners understand the differences between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonian syndromes like progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and corticobasal syndrome (CBS). Share it in therapy to support education, goal-setting, and collaboration for more tailored interventions.
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Left Neglect Worksheets

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help clients strengthen visual scanning, spatial awareness, and attention with these engaging worksheets. From functional grocery lists to map navigation and line bisection tasks, these resources offer practical ways to assess and build essential skills.
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Reading and Comparing CARFAX Reports

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a structured way for clients to practice attention to detail, sustained focus, and decision-making using real-world CARFAX reports. Rather than focusing on right or wrong answers, the activity helps clients identify and refine strategies that support their ability to process detailed written information effectively.
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