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Beyond Taking the Bite: Why Autonomy is the Goal of Feeding Therapy

May 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This resource provides therapists with a research-backed framework to help families shift from compliance-based feeding to a model centered on interoception and body autonomy. By bridging the gap between clinical theory and practical kitchen table boundaries, it empowers parents to trade the mealtime power struggle for a relationship built on trust and sensory safety.
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Flip the Script: From Feeding Pressure to Observation

May 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This resource provides therapists with a practical bridge between clinical autonomy theory and the high-pressure reality of the family dinner table. By offering declarative language swaps, it empowers parents to move from being food salespeople to neutral sensory observers, effectively lowering a child’s nervous system defenses.
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Exploring Food Aversion Through Play

May 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This resource provides therapists with a playful, sensory-based framework for desensitizing food aversions without the pressure of oral intake. It allows clinicians to guide families through low-stakes interaction and tactile exploration that honors a child’s boundaries.
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Low Vision Guide: Listening to Music

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This resource provides therapists with a streamlined, high-contrast guide to help clients with low vision maintain independence through accessible music technology. It offers practical, jargon-free instructions on using voice commands and simplified interfaces to reduce the cognitive and visual load of digital navigation.
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Using AI to Review a Contract

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Support clients in understanding complex contracts by teaching them how to use AI as a tool for clarity, not replacement of legal advice. This activity builds executive functioning, self-advocacy, and real-world decision-making skills around high-stakes documents like managed Medicare plans.
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Books for the Brain Injury Journey

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Share this curated reading and listening list with people navigating life after brain injury and the family members supporting them. These books explore grief, resilience, identity, and meaning, offering stories and perspectives that can help spark reflection, conversation, and hope throughout the recovery journey.
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Basic Anatomy: Autonomic Pathway Anatomy

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
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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Adapting When Plans Change: Flexible Thinking Practice

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Practice flexible thinking through rule-switching tasks, category shifts, and everyday problem-solving scenarios. Use this activity to help people with brain injury explore how to adapt when routines change and generate practical alternative ideas for real-life situations.
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Cognitive Ergonomics: Supporting Your Brain Through Your Environment

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This handout introduces the concept of cognitive ergonomics and shows how small environmental changes can support focus, memory, and decision-making. Use it to help clients identify practical ways to reduce cognitive load and create home routines that support clearer thinking.
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Reframing Progress with Feeding

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help families recognize meaningful feeding progress beyond bites and food counts. This handout helps therapists shift the conversation toward reduced stress, increased tolerance, and growing curiosity around food.
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