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Remodeling Math Activity

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This therapy material works on mathematical calculation skills through a home remodeling lens. This material is intended to be a higher level cognitive challenge.
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Neurological Injuries and the Impact on Sleep

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout covers the relationship between neurological conditions and poor sleep. Viola-Saltzman, M., & Watson, N. F. (2012). Traumatic brain injury and sleep disorders. Neurologic clinics, 30(4), 1299–1312. Cai, H., Wang, X. P., & Yang, G. Y. (2021). Sleep Disorders in Stroke: An Update on Management. Aging and disease, 12(2), 570–585. Sankari, A., Badr, M. […]
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IADL Charades

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This therapy material offers a creative way to address sequencing and mobility on the topic of IADLs.
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ADL Storage Labels

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers simple and clear pictures for labeling spaces in the home (e.g. dresser full of clothes, kitchen drawers) to increase independence for clients with decreased memory.
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Using Occupational Therapy Process Addressing Sleep-Related Problems in Neurorehabilitation: A Cross-sectional Modeling Study (2021)

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The research team developed a questionnaire consisting of 12 questions investigating demographic information and current practice in addressing sleep-related problems in neurorehabilitation units, including OT assessments and treatment. Ordinal logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the relationships of each variable.  The final model demonstrated that writing sleep-related goals more often was positively related to […]
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The Respiratory Defense System

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout explains how the lungs have a natural protection system to remove unwanted particles from the nasal cavity and lungs. Lee, A. S., & Ryu, J. H. (2018, June). Aspiration pneumonia and related syndromes. In Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Vol. 93, No. 6, pp. 752-762). Elsevier. Kollmeier, B. R., & Keenaghan, M. (2017). Aspiration risk. […]
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Daily Visual Schedule Templates

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
These templates allow patients to create a personal visual schedule for themselves. They can be daily reminders of what needs to be done or help with motivation for everyday tasks.
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Communication Strategies for Acquired Apraxia of Speech

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material highlights communication strategies for people with apraxia of speech and their communication partners. Duffy, J. R. (2006). Apraxia of speech in degenerative neurologic disease. Aphasiology, 20(6), 511–527.
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Functional Speech Disorders Evaluation and Treatment Guide for Clinicians

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Functional speech disorders have been an emerging area of understanding for speech pathology. This guide provides SLPs with a foundational outline for the evaluation and treatment. Baker, J., Barnett, C., Cavalli, L., Dietrich, M., Dixon, L., Duffy, J. R., … & McWhirter, L. (2021). Management of functional communication, swallowing, cough and related disorders: consensus recommendations […]
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