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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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Food Textures/Consistencies with Examples (Pediatric Feeding Therapy)

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handy reference is helpful in understanding differences in food textures and consistencies when working with children on feeding therapy goals. The terms used for various textures can be used at mealtimes/during therapy to help children describe what they see, feel, and taste!
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Food Group Sorting Activity

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Feeding therapy often targets goals to increase a child’s comprehension and knowledge of food groups and nutrition based on their age. Visuals help children understand concepts better, and examining images of food may improve tolerance to interacting with the actual food. This activity offers an opportunity to learn about food groups and specific items in each group to promote balanced eating.
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Food Diary for Home Carryover

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
When a child participates in feeding therapy, carryover to the home and other settings is imperative for generalization (i.e., using skills outside of therapy). Tracking what is offered to the child and what the child accepts is a great place to start using this handy diary.
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