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Vegetables and Prepositions: A Deductive Language Activity

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This interactive activity supports individuals with aphasia in practicing vocabulary related to vegetables and spatial prepositions through expressive and receptive language exercises. Engage clients in a fun, targeted way that strengthens communication skills within their specific vocabulary goals.
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Visual Scanning: Organizing Books

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This visual scanning activity engages clients in organizing books by color, title, author, or personal preference, allowing them to practice scanning and sorting in a structured but flexible way. Designed with visual impairment in mind, this resource helps clients build confidence in identifying and organizing key details in a hands-on format.
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Essential Tracheostomy Terms for SLPs

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This quick reference provides speech-language pathologists with essential tracheostomy terminology to support effective, informed care. Designed for clinical use, it covers key terms and concepts relevant to SLP practice with trach patients.
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Swallow Screening Protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a quick-reference guide for basic swallow screening in traumatic brain injury patients, emphasizing patient-centered care and collaborative decision-making. It highlights screening limitations and offers guidance on when additional assessment may be needed.
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Traveling with Aphasia: You’ve Got This!

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide empowers individuals with aphasia to travel confidently by providing practical tips for planning, communication, and energy conservation. Share this resource with patients to help them embrace the joy of traveling with ease and preparedness.
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Supporting Sensory Balance: Vagal Tone Activities for Kids

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers therapists evidence-based strategies to share with families of children with sensory processing differences, focusing on vagal tone activities that promote calm and self-regulation. With simple techniques like deep breathing and gentle movement, parents can help their children return to a balanced state after stress.
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Beyond Protocols: Supporting Children’s Unique Sensory Preferences

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Includes practical tools to help children with tactile sensitivities in a way that respects their individual needs and boundaries. This resource empowers therapists to work collaboratively with families, helping children feel safe and supported while navigating everyday sensory experiences.
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Visualizing Posterior Tongue Ties

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is not intended to guide clinicians in diagnosing or treating posterior tongue ties; rather, it provides a clear visual to help illustrate the concept. Our goal is to empower patients and families with the information they need to make their own informed decisions about potential treatment options.
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Feeding Your Pre-Term Baby: A Guide for Parents

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide supports parents of pre-term infants in navigating the unique challenges of feeding, offering gentle advice and reassurance as they provide nutrition for their baby. It’s designed to help parents trust their instincts and follow their baby’s cues, reinforcing that there’s no single “right” way to feed their child.
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A Family Guide to Intentional Screen Time

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help families think meaningfully about screen time with this guide that explores both the benefits and challenges of digital devices in daily life. With thoughtful questions and easy-to-follow steps, this resource supports families in creating a balanced, intentional approach to screen time that aligns with their unique goals and values.
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