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Returning to School After a Brain Injury

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers practical tips for parents, teachers, and students to help ease the transition back to school following a brain injury. Organized by preschool, elementary, and high school age groups, it provides clear, actionable advice tailored to each developmental stage. Therapists can use this resource to guide families and educators in supporting the child’s academic, social, and emotional needs, fostering a smooth return to the classroom.
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Real Life Messy Play: A Parent’s Guide

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource helps parents understand the importance of messy play in childhood development, highlighting how sensory-rich, hands-on activities promote motor skills, problem-solving, creativity, and emotional regulation. It also provides a practical list of easy and accessible messy play ideas that parents can implement at home, using everyday items. Therapists can share this resource with parents to encourage playful, meaningful developmental experiences that can be incorporated into daily routines.
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Heavy Work for Sensory Regulation: A Parent’s Guide

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Share this resource with parents to help them understand the benefits of heavy work for their child’s sensory regulation. It provides simple, play-based activities that children can do at home to promote calming, focus, and body awareness. The guide encourages parents to incorporate heavy work into daily routines in a fun and natural way, helping their child regulate sensory input without feeling forced or overwhelmed.
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Helpful Tips and Adaptations for Living with Sensory Changes

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides therapists with practical tips and adaptive strategies to share with clients experiencing sensory changes. It covers home adjustments and adaptive tools that can help reduce injury risks while supporting independence in daily tasks. These suggestions empower clients to feel more confident and in control of their environments.
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Hand-Based Thumb Spica Orthosis

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a step-by-step guide to fabricating a hand-based thumb immobilization orthosis (thumb spica) for treating thumb injuries and CMC arthritis. It covers key features such as thumb stabilization, structural support, and proper thumb positioning. Detailed instructions on patterning and fabrication tips ensure accurate fitting and optimal protection.
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Cash Envelope Budgeting System: A Simple, Tangible Way to Manage Your Money

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers a practical guide to using a cash-based system to manage personal finances. It outlines how patients can use physical envelopes for different spending categories, helping them stay mindful of their budget without relying on digital tools. This method is ideal for individuals who benefit from a tangible, visual approach to money management. Share this resource with your patients to support their financial independence and encourage responsible spending habits.
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Strategies for Everyday Life with Incontinence

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This practical guide provides tips and strategies for younger adults living with incontinence. It offers real-life advice from people who manage incontinence daily, covering everything from discreet protection options to lifestyle adjustments for better bladder control. Share this resource with your patients to help them navigate everyday challenges with confidence, offering both comfort and practical solutions for living well with incontinence.
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Delicious, Healthy Meal Preps for the Microwave

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Empower your patients with simple, nutritious meal options that don’t require a stove. This resource includes 12 healthy microwave-only recipes that offer easy-to-follow instructions for creating comforting meals. Ideal for patients with physical or cognitive challenges, these recipes ensure they can enjoy home-cooked flavors with minimal effort. Share this resource with your patients to help them stay nourished and independent in the kitchen.
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Navigating Cognitive Recovery After Surgery: A Guide for Families

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers an overview of perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND), explaining potential cognitive changes that can occur around the time of surgery. It is designed to help families understand how to support recovery and proactively engage with the healthcare team to promote the best possible cognitive outcomes for their family members.
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Where Is the Person I Know and Love? The Life-Changing Impact of Right Hemisphere Brain Injuries

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is designed to help family members understand the profound changes that can occur after a right hemisphere brain injury. It provides insights into the differences between left and right hemisphere injuries, how personality and behavior may shift, and offers thought-provoking questions to help families redefine roles and adjust expectations. Share this resource with families to support their journey through this transformation, and encourage them to bring these questions to therapy for further guidance.
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