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Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer: What to Know About Swallowing Changes

August 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This one-page handout explains how radiation for head and neck cancer can affect swallowing, using warm, easy-to-understand language and real-world tips. It’s a helpful tool for SLPs to support patients with dysphagia and introduce the role of speech therapy during and after treatment.
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Navigating Treatment Options for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps therapists guide patients through the complex landscape of FND treatment options, emphasizing informed choice and individualized care. Use it in therapy to support discussions, validate patient experiences, and empower them to explore what works best for their unique journey.
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What to Expect During End of Life Care: A Guide for Families

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide helps families understand the natural process of the body shutting down during end-of-life care, with a focus on the emotional challenges surrounding nutrition and hydration. It provides evidence-based explanations and practical tips to help families feel reassured, offering therapists a warm and accessible resource to share during these profound moments.
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Cervical Osteophytes and Swallowing

January 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource explains how cervical osteophytes can impact swallowing, highlighting key risks like aspiration and impaired epiglottis movement, with easy-to-understand details and real patient data. Featuring an illustrated overview of swallow anatomy and osteophyte compression, this guide is perfect for therapists to share with patients to support education and management strategies.
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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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Zenker’s Diverticulum: A Guide for Patients and Families

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This patient-friendly handout on Zenker’s diverticulum is designed to help provide education about this condition and its impact on swallowing. By sharing clear information about symptoms, diagnostic steps, and treatment options, this resource empowers clients to understand their health and make informed decisions about their care in collaboration with their healthcare team.
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What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is an educational handout about psoriatic arthritis; it outlines what it is and what to expect regarding treatment for this condition.
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What is Heterotopic Ossification?

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Although heterotopic ossification is rare, it can significantly impact care and return to a prior level of function. This document is meant as a resource for patients.
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Dangers of Hypoxemia (Low Oxygen)

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout outlines why it is important to monitor your oxygen levels, and why using oxygen is important when it is prescribed by your physician.
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