Adult resources

1,838 printable resources for adult patients and clients, for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists: handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Clinical Reference

Spoon Theory

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
This handout provides a brief explanation of the “spoon theory” metaphor used to describe the amount of mental or physical energy a person has available for daily activities. This handout can be used to describe and apply the theory with patients and then as a visual reminder.
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Therapy Activity

Spot the Hazards

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Many individuals with a brain injury may desire to return to work. This visual and verbal problem solving/reasoning task creates safety awareness discussions within real-life work environments.
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Handout

Spinal Cord Injury Syndromes

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
This resource cover the different spinal cord injury syndromes and their presentations.
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Handout

Spinal Cord Injury and Speech Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPSpinal Cord Injury
This resource provides basic education regarding spinal cord injuries and what level of injuries may require rehabilitation from an SLP.
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Handout

Spinal Cord Injury Function Levels

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
A visual guide to spinal cord injury levels with their respective physiology and functional abilities, explanation of bowel protocols, and an overview of the American Spinal Cord Association (ASIA) scale of spinal cord impairment.
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Handout

Speech Therapy in Session Door Sign

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLP
Simple door sign for uninterrupted therapy sessions.
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Handout

Speech Therapy Appointment Card

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page (3 cards when cut)
AdultSLP
Template of speech therapy appointment cards. 3 per card with room to write name, room number, date, time, SLP’s name, and special notes.
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Handout

Speech Therapy and the Cerebellum

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This material describes why an SLP may be consulted to work with a person who has had a lesion in their cerebellum.
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Handout

Speech Therapy and the Basal Ganglia

— US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This handout provides written education on the basal ganglia including signs of dysfunction, diseases of the basal ganglia, and why a person may benefit from speech therapy with a lesion in this area of the brain.
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Handout

Speech Clarity Strategies for Dysarthria

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Dysarthria can make it difficult for others to understand a person’s speech. These specific strategies will help improve speech intelligibility for the person with dysarthria. This can be hung up on the wall to be an external memory aid to use these strategies.
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