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

One-Handed Kitchen Setup

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsStroke
Help patients discover adaptive kitchen tools that can make meal preparation safer, easier, and more independent when using one hand. Share this handout during therapy to spark discussion, recommend practical equipment, and help patients choose solutions that fit their cooking routines at home.
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Therapy Activity

Pet Hospital Discharge Planner

Print Resource — US LETTER — 5 PAGES
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Help patients practice medication management and executive functioning skills using realistic veterinary discharge instructions. These four pet-care scenarios challenge patients to create medication schedules, track treatment durations, interpret prescription labels, and coordinate complex dosing requirements in a functional, engaging context.
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Handout

Spinal Cord Levels and Everyday Function

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AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
Help patients and families understand how different spinal cord levels relate to everyday functions such as breathing, hand use, walking, and bladder and bowel control. This visual resource provides a simple overview of spinal cord levels and common functional changes, making it easier to support education and discussions during rehabilitation.
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Therapy Activity

Return to Work Series: Customer Service Voicemails & Operations Manual

Print Resource — US LETTER — 11 PAGES
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This workplace simulation challenges individuals to listen to customer voicemails, locate relevant information within an operations manual, and determine appropriate next steps. Designed for adults returning to work after neurological injury or illness, this activity targets auditory comprehension, executive functioning, information management, problem-solving, and workplace communication in a realistic, functional context.
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Handout

Adaptive Cleaning Tools

Print Resource — US LETTER — 1 PAGE
AdultOTADLs/IADLsArthritisBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryChronic PainHome ModificationsNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Help patients identify cleaning tools and strategies that can reduce physical effort, conserve energy, and make household tasks more manageable. This handout is designed for individuals with fatigue, pain, limited mobility, balance challenges, or reduced strength who want to maintain participation in home cleaning activities.
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Therapy Activity

Sports Team Manager: Executive Function with Sports

Print Resource — US LETTER — 35 PAGES
AdultOTSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryStroke
This is a sports-themed cognitive-communication activity that uses player cards, team scenarios, and roster-building challenges to support reasoning, problem-solving, executive functioning, and conversation. With four included sports and no single correct answers, participants can practice strategies, discuss tradeoffs, and make decisions in a flexible, engaging format that can be adapted for individual or group therapy.
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Therapy Activity

Friendship Check-In: Listening to Yourself and Noticing Patterns

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PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help middle school and teen clients reflect on their friendships through a neurodiversity-affirming lens that emphasizes self-awareness, patterns, and relationship balance rather than rigid social rules. This resource guides discussions about how relationships feel, how effort is shared over time, and how to recognize personal needs and boundaries in friendships.
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Therapy Activity

Workplace Success: Identifying Strengths, Supports, and Accommodations

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PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionSensory
Help teens preparing for work identify their strengths, recognize potential workplace challenges, and explore accommodations that support success on the job. This resource guides self-advocacy conversations by helping teens connect their strengths, support needs, and workplace goals, while practicing how to discuss accommodations with supervisors in a strengths-based, professional manner.
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Therapy Activity

Brain Injury Article Club: Planning, Attention, and Mental Overload After Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This discussion-based resource uses a first-person article about planning and organization after brain injury to help participants reflect on executive functioning changes through lived experience rather than clinical terminology. Therapists can use the accompanying discussion guide to facilitate supportive, emotionally validating group conversations focused on overwhelm, mental fatigue, identity changes, and real-world coping strategies.
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Handout

Dementia Across the Stages: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPDementia
This stage-based dementia guide helps families, friends, caregivers, and staff better understand how support needs may change across the progression of dementia. Therapists can use this resource to facilitate conversations around communication, daily care, behavior, safety, comfort, and preserving dignity and connection throughout changing stages of the disease.
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