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Goal Ideas for Feeding Therapy

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This goal bank can be modified by adding more detail or customizing based on the child’s current skill level and needs.
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Goal Attainment Scale Guide & Worksheet

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Sometimes formal assessments cannot measure changes, but the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) is one way to show possible changes after therapy. GAS is a helpful way to identify and work toward achieving goals that are meaningful to the patient. This clinical resource provides directions and examples for using the GAS during the evaluation and therapy.
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Globus Pharyngeus

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Globus pharyngeus is the fullness sensation or the feeling of a lump in the throat. The cause is still uncertain but there are many possible suspected reasons. This resource provides more information about causes and treatment suggestions to relieve this sensation.
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Generalizing Speech Therapy Goals in Physical and Occupational Therapy

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides specific examples for practicing speech therapy goals during physical and occupational therapy tasks. These are just suggestions, but the therapy team can brainstorm additional ideas to help the patient achieve their goals. Generalization of goals will be more successful with more practice outside of the speech therapy room.
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Game Ideas for Practicing Speech Sounds at Home

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Games at home are a wonderful way to carryover speech therapy strategies! This handout is designed to give parents and caregivers the strategies and insight needed to practice speech sounds at home while playing fun games together.
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Functional Time Management

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Time management is an important and complex executive functioning skill that impacts the ability to navigate day to day life. This therapy material works on addressing time management skills that may be difficult for individuals with cognitive deficits, in a meaningful and relevant way.
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Functional Oral Motor Exercises using Foods/Liquids

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Feeding therapists may use certain tools for oral motor exercises prior to or in conjunction with eating. When these tools aren’t accessible or available, food and drink can be used in functional activities to meet oral motor development goals. This resource contains quick and functional exercises using various food items to improve the strength, coordination, and mobility needed for safe eating.
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Fun Ways to Practice Articulation at Home

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Motivation is key in getting children to practice their speech sounds at home.  Here are some fun ideas for incorporating practice into different games/activities at home. 
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Free Water Protocol

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Hydration is a persistent challenge for patients who are NPO. This handout describes the Free Water Protocol, established in 1984 at the Frazier Rehab Institute. The handout describes the risks, benefits, and guidelines around the protocol and is appropriate for staff, patients, families, caregivers, and therapists.
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Form: Continuing the Dysphagia Plan of Care After Going Home

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Dysphagia precautions don’t end when someone leaves a hospital or care facility. This form is designed for Speech-Language Pathologists to fill out for patients and family in order to improve carry-over of strategies to reduce risk of dysphagia after returning to a home environment.
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