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Motor Speech Impairments

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout defines the causes and characteristics of flaccid, hyperkinetic, hypokinetic, spastic, and ataxic dysarthria as well as apraxia of speech. The handout includes a graphic that describes the fundamental neurological difference between dysarthria and apraxia of speech.
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Meltable Solids for People with Dysphagia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the texture and benefits of meltable solids for people who have dysphagia, particularly people who are usually on pureed diets but still have the ability to chew.
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Melodic Intonation Therapy

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes how melodic intonation therapy works with a simplified visual of brain anatomy. Patients, staff, family, and caregivers will gain a deeper understanding of melodic intonation therapy by reading this handout.
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MBSS vs FEES

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides a detailed explanation of the differences between the modified barium swallow study (MBSS) and the fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). The handout provides definitions of each study method and outlines the pros/cons of each, as well as the limitations and contraindications of each.
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Management of the Client with Compromised Respiratory Function

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout accompanies the course: Management of the Client with Compromised Respiratory Function. The handout covers interdisciplinary team care for patients with compromised respiratory function. It also covers PT topics, including signs of acute exacerbation, functional effects of respiratory disease, standardized assessment, and basic treatment interventions.
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Left Neglect

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes what left neglect is, what its symptoms are, the risks associated with this condition, and a small collection of treatment options and strategies. The handout includes visuals to help describe the type of brain lesions that cause visual neglect.
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Korsakoff Syndrome

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients and families who are facing Korsakoff syndrome, a chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B-1).
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Imitation and Language Development

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Imitation is key to successful language development. This handout is designed to help parents and caregivers understand this important connection and also provides quick tips on how to teach imitation to children.
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Ideas for Incorporating Speech and Language in the Outdoors

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Summer means more time outdoors! Children of any age, background, culture, and location can enjoy and benefit from the outdoors in some way. There are several ways to improve speech, language, social, and cognitive skills using nature. This handout gives parents, therapists, and caregivers ideas on how to improve child development in the outdoor setting.
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