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Visualizing Posterior Tongue Ties

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is not intended to guide clinicians in diagnosing or treating posterior tongue ties; rather, it provides a clear visual to help illustrate the concept. Our goal is to empower patients and families with the information they need to make their own informed decisions about potential treatment options.
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Feeding Your Pre-Term Baby: A Guide for Parents

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide supports parents of pre-term infants in navigating the unique challenges of feeding, offering gentle advice and reassurance as they provide nutrition for their baby. It’s designed to help parents trust their instincts and follow their baby’s cues, reinforcing that there’s no single “right” way to feed their child.
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A Family Guide to Intentional Screen Time

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help families think meaningfully about screen time with this guide that explores both the benefits and challenges of digital devices in daily life. With thoughtful questions and easy-to-follow steps, this resource supports families in creating a balanced, intentional approach to screen time that aligns with their unique goals and values.
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Snapshot of the 10 Principles of Neuroplasticity

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This visual summary of the ten principles of neuroplasticity provides therapists with a quick, easy-to-reference tool to explain key concepts to patients during therapy sessions. Ideal for sparking discussions, it helps patients understand how targeted exercises can reshape their brain for recovery.
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Visual Scanning: Food Labels

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is designed to help individuals practice visual scanning skills in a supportive way, using realistic scenarios and label designs that mimic everyday shopping experiences. Whether someone is building these skills for the first time or reinforcing them after an injury, this activity aims to make food label reading a little easier—and maybe even a little fun!
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Adaptive Equipment and Durable Medical Equipment Checklist

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This comprehensive checklist of durable medical and adaptive equipment provides therapists with a valuable resource for recommending tools that support patients in their daily lives. Organized by category, it offers an easy reference to help therapists identify equipment that meets each patient’s unique needs, fostering greater independence and safety.
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Time Management Challenge: Building Awareness to Design Your Day

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This time management guide offers a supportive approach for clients navigating ADHD or mild brain injury, helping them discover patterns in their daily routines. With practical steps and a curiosity-driven focus, this resource encourages clients to build a schedule that aligns with their goals and brings structure and fulfillment to their day.
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Options for Managing Upper Extremity Flaccidity After Stroke

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide provides practical strategies for managing a flaccid arm after stroke, focusing on protection, activation, and prevention to support recovery. With adaptable techniques for daily use, therapists can help clients build strength, prevent complications, and engage their arm safely in meaningful activities.
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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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