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Speech Therapists in the Bathroom: Our Role in ADLs with Cog-Comm Disorders

Published by <p>This course discusses the role of the SLP in assessing and treating cognitive-communication disorders in the context of activities of daily living (ADLs). SLPs can provide essential communication support during ADLs. We will review evidence-based interventions that can decrease agitation and resistance, discuss interventions for treatment and barriers related to confidence to assist in ADLs, […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

An Introductory Overview of Infant Feeding and Swallowing for SLPs

Published by <p>This course is designed to give the speech-language pathologist (SLP) an overview of infant feeding and swallowing for acute and outpatient settings. Many SLPs graduate with little to no knowledge of pediatric dysphagia. Following the completion of this course, the learner will enter a pediatric dysphagia setting with skills to assess and treat our youngest […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Understanding Medical Testing for Neurologic Dysfunction

Published by <p>This printable physical and occupational therapy handout outlines what medical testing does and why it is performed for people with neurological conditions. Neurological Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Fact Sheet. National Instatute of neurological disorders and stroke, National Institute of Health. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/neurological-diagnostic-tests-and-procedures-fact-sheet. Accessed July 2022. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Understanding Fatigue: Recharge Your Battery

Published by <p>This resource provides education and a better understanding of fatigue in an interactive and visual way. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Complex Visual Perceptual Task: Copy the Pattern

Published by <p>This printable occupational and speech therapy activity works on complex visual perceptual skills. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Carry Over and Follow-Through Techniques

Published by <p>This rehab OT printable resource assists in increasing carryover and follow-through strategies for individuals incorporating their care providers. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Long-Term Cannabis Use and Cognitive Reserves and Hippocampal Volume in Midlife (2022)

Published by <p>During case-control studies, there are documented cognitive deficits and structural brain differences when comparing young individuals who use cannabis and a control group. It is unclear if these subtle changes have been documented in older adults because of long-term cannabis use. For people in their midlife, it is known that mild cognitive deficits and hippocampal […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Stroke Recovery Timeline Expectation vs. Reality

Published by <p>This printable rehab resource explains the expectation versus reality timeline for stroke recovery. There is also a place to document activity goal areas and progress updates. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Street Map Deductive Reasoning Puzzle

Published by <p>This printable cognitive rehab activity requires individuals to read complex clues and use the information to make inferences to solve the puzzle. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Partner Assisted Alphabet Board for Spelling

Published by <p>This med SLP printable handout contains a low-tech communication strategy can be an effective way for a person to communicate a shorter message with the help of a trained communication partner. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>