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Psychopharmacology Reference

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This clinical reference sheet provides an overview of major medications used to treat mental health conditions commonly seen by occupational and speech therapy practitioners. This handout includes medications such as antidepressants, stimulants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics, with common generic and brand names and potential side effects relevant to occupational and speech therapy practice.

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One Way Speaking Valve Considerations for Return to Swallowing

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout explains the benefits of wearing a one-way speaking valve while swallowing and a list of considerations if a person does not tolerate a valve but voices a desire to eat and drink by mouth.

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Finding Medication Box Errors Set #3

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

The third in our series of locating med box errors, this activity challenges people to spot missing/extra pills given a set of prescription labels and pill shapes/colors.

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Defensible Documentation & Medical Necessity for Speech Therapists

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document helps prepare speech therapists with documenting medical necessity. It provides documentation tips and examples for skilled documentation. It will help reduce the incidence of denials.

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Gift Card Calculations

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This cognitive-linguistic task provides an opportunity for problem solving by using gift cards to make decisions about a coffee shop menu and ordering a book.

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Normalizing Feeding During Prolonged Hospital Stays

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides an easy outline of how parents/families can support their child’s nutrition and hydration during prolonged hospital stays.

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Research-Based Pocket Guide for Feeding On High Flow Nasal Cannula

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Feeding on high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a thorny issue in acute pediatric settings. This guide provides a research-based guide to evidence-based parameters for initiating or continuing feeding on HFNC.

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Sled and Skate Articulation Activity with /S/ and /S/ Blends

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This activity provides an interactive way to target /s/ and /s/ blends with a fun winter theme.

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Universal Articulation Screener Tool

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This one-page screener provides a quick way to identify error sounds in all positions at the word level. It has information you need to dig deeper or pursue further assessment as indicated.

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Early Introduction of AAC in Medically Complex Infants

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Early introduction to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an evidence-based intervention for children at risk for developing speech and language delays secondary to medical complexity. This handout provides information related to the importance of early introduction to AAC to aid the development of language skills.

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