SLP resources

Tips for Thriving After Surviving a Concussion

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
12 practical tips for those who have survived a concussion. This handout is designed to provide education to patients and their families to promote follow-through for self-care after this type of brain injury.
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Throat Clearing Alternatives

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Frequent unnecessary throat clearing could lead to temporary vocal cord damage. This handout explains some of the natural reasons for throat clearing and how to try to use alternative strategies to reduce vocal cord damage.
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The Supraglottic Swallow

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The supraglottic swallow maneuver requires a person to voluntarily close his/her vocal folds to add an extra layer of protection from aspiration. This material provides information regarding who should use this maneuver, the rationale, prerequisites, and instructions to complete this maneuver.
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Identifying Negation

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This task includes two pages of visual sets, challenging children to select which image does not fit.
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The Science of Habits for Healthy Behaviors

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Use this habit formation handout to help patients better understand the science behind building healthy routines and long-term behavior change. This resource introduces concepts such as implementation intentions, habit stacking, the cue-routine-reward habit loop, and the Kaizen approach to gradual improvement while encouraging practical, realistic strategies for improving consistency and follow through with healthy behaviors.
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The Role of the Insula in the Brain

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The insula is the underrated part of the brain unknown to many. It is responsible for many vital pieces of our daily activities such as our self-awareness, emotions, some senses, contributes to motor control, and complex speech. This handout provides knowledge about this important part of the brain.
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The Relationship Between Breath Support and Speech Production

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Use this speech breathing education handout to help patients better understand how breath support affects speech production, vocal loudness, phrasing, and intelligibility. This resource explains how neurological injury, pulmonary complications, ventilator use, or tracheostomy can impact speech breathing while reviewing evidence-informed therapy strategies such as diaphragmatic breathing, expiratory muscle strength training, posture adjustments, and visual […]
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