OT resources

1,275 printable resources for occupational therapists: patient and caregiver handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools, written and reviewed by practicing clinicians. Each one is ready to print and use in a session. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Handout

Understanding Stroke: A Guide for Kids

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPStroke
This kid-friendly resource gives therapists a compassionate way to help kids make sense of stroke without overwhelming them or their families. It supports meaningful conversations that center reassurance, continuity, and the child’s emotional safety.
This content is only available to members.
Handout

Long-Term Care Through Medicaid: Waiver Slots and Placement Pathways (United States)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryCaregiver SupportsDementiaHealth Management and Self AdvocacyProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource offers a clear, patient-friendly overview of Medicaid long-term care pathways (HCBS waivers, nursing facility coverage, PACE, and assisted living) along with a companion documentation reference page for therapists. Use it to support informed decision-making, clarify common misconceptions, and guide families while also having quick access to phrasing and concepts that strengthen interdisciplinary documentation.
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Handout

Understanding Aggressive Behavior After a Brain Injury: Information for Family, Caregivers, and Staff

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This handout helps families and facility staff understand why aggressive behavior can occur after a brain injury and offers clear, practical steps to support safety for everyone involved. Use it to guide conversations, normalize difficult reactions, and build a shared plan for safer, more predictable interactions.
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Handout

Is Smart Wheelchair Technology Right for You?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource provides clients with a clear, non-technical overview of how smart wheelchair features can solve common mobility and safety challenges. It is designed to spark collaborative discussions between therapists and clients about upgrading equipment to better support independence and long-term health.
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Handout Therapy Activity

Identity Mapping: Rebuilding Your Sense of Self

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This Identity Mapping tool is designed to help therapists guide clients through the process of reclaiming their sense of self after life-altering illness, injury, or disability. By exploring shifting roles and core values, it provides a structured yet empathetic framework for clients to bridge the gap between who they were and who they are becoming.
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Therapy Activity

Online Dating with a Disability

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryHealth Management and Self AdvocacyMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
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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Handout

UTI and Confusion

— US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPAgingBowel/BladderBrain InjuryDementia
This handout helps families and staff understand how sudden confusion can be an early sign of a UTI, especially in older adults or those with cognitive vulnerabilities. Use it to support interdisciplinary communication when they notice subtle changes in thinking during sessions.
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Handout

A-Fib and the Apple Watch: How to Set Up Monitoring and Share Data With Your Healthcare Provider

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAgingCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Management and Self AdvocacySports and Exercise
This handout offers step-by-step cognitive supports to help patients use their Apple Watch for A-fib monitoring and communication with their providers. It keeps the therapist’s role focused on building independence and health literacy (not managing the medical condition itself).
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Handout

Early Communication & Social Development: Patterns Worth Exploring

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricOTSLPArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
This handout offers a warm, neurodiversity-affirming way to talk with families about early communication and social patterns that may benefit from extra support. Use it to open collaborative, low-pressure conversations with parents while highlighting strengths and inviting next steps when helpful.
This content is only available to members.