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Articulation and Phonology

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes four common articulation errors as well as three of the most common phonological processes, including fronting, gliding, and consonant deletion.
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Aphasia and the Brain

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Handout for patients and their families that describes Broca’s area, Wernicke’s area, and the arcuate fasciculus as they relate to language function and aphasia.
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Alexia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is for people who have lost the ability to recognize letters and/or to read. The handout describes what alexia is, how it occurs, and how SLPs can help.
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Agraphia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Written in a family-friendly format, the handout is appropriate for patients, staff, family, and caregivers and describes the etiology of agraphia as well as signs/symptoms, treatment, and strategies.
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Adult Onset Neurogenic Dysfluency

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Handout describing the signs and symptoms of adult neurogenic stuttering, possible causes, affected population, and treatment options.
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10 Major Symptoms of Left vs. Right Brain Damage

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides simplified breakdown of the basic differences between left and right brain damage with a specific focus on aphasia, alexia, dyscalculia, apraxia, agnosia, left neglect, insight, inhibition, music, and symbols.
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Guidelines and Goals for Pediatric G-Tubes

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
G-tubes can be scary, intimidating, and misunderstood by parents and caregivers. This resource offers basic guidelines and goals for SLPs to follow when beginning the g-tube journey with a client.
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Guide to Laryngomalacia and Feeding Safety and Outcomes

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Laryngomalacia is a common diagnosis for infants that is often misunderstood by parents in both the short and long-term. This resource provides a quick guide to the condition, ways to assist, and evolution over time.
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Group Therapy: How to Manage Energy After a Brain Injury (Spoon Theory)

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The “Spoon Theory” was created by Christine Miserandino to help explain how brain injuries affect a person’s energy resources. This group activity can help lead a discussion about what daily mental and physical activities “use spoons” and which activities “replace/gain spoons” for energy conservation. This activity encourages a person to identify the specific daily tasks that use/gain spoons and plan weekly responsibilities using this strategy. A word bank is also provided to help give ideas about daily activities to consider for energy conservation.
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