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Literacy Pack: Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain (Kenya). Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built.”
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Healthy Aging and Dementia: Findings from the Nun Study (2003)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
The Nun’s ages ranged from 75 to 102 years when the study began in 1991. By 2002 the oldest participant survived to be 107 years old. A few different Sisters were identified as models for healthy aging, a mix of neuropathology, a low degree of neuropathology, and resistance to the clinical expression of neuropathy. Sister […]
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Risk of an Adverse Event in Individuals Who Aspirate: A Review of Current Literature on Host Defense and Individual Difference (2022)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
With prandial or meal-related aspiration, there is an increased risk of developing dysphagia-related pulmonary diseases such as aspiration pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary fibrosis, and even death. Even though these diseases are unfortunate, it does need to be noted these do not develop solely because of aspiration. They develop because of the person’s ability […]
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Predicting Persistent Developmental Stuttering Using a Cumulative Risk Approach (2022)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder which impacts approximately 3-8% of preschool-aged children. Based on previous research, around 80% of kids recover naturally and 20% develop persistent developmental fluency disorders. When developing treatment plans for patients, it is important to assess the probability of persistent stuttering, considering the social-emotional factors that often accompany the disorder.This […]
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Trauma-Informed Care in Clinical Practice

May 6, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course furthers participants’ understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care and the neurobiological impacts of exposure to trauma across the lifespan. Participants will learn about the challenges individuals with trauma history face when accessing healthcare and how to utilize a range of personal and organizational practices to implement trauma-informed healthcare services.
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Autism: Understand, Counsel, and Support

May 6, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This presentation identifies and discusses specific early pre-verbal, verbal, and social features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and common co-occurring factors. It discusses when to refer a child for an autism evaluation and how to communicate with your client’s caregiver. The presenters will discuss ASD-specific assessments that may be utilized in an evaluation. The presentation […]
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Toileting with Spinal Precautions

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers different strategies and equipment that can be used to help with toileting while the patient is in a TLSO and/or with spinal precautions.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout details the condition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including the risks, symptoms, prevention, and how to respond in the case of a DVT.
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Visual Memory Activity

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material works on visual memory in a fun way, with aspects of fine motor skills incorporated. It provides guidance on how to implement it in an individual and group treatment setting.
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