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Effect of Occupational Therapy Program to Promote Well-Being in People with Experiences of Mental Illness – Quasi-Experimental Study (2021)

April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This study utilized a quasi-experimental design with an intervention group receiving standard OT (employment programs, psychosocial programs, voluntary planning, handicrafts, and recreation) in a day hospital with the addition of an OT program to promote well-being. The control group only received standard OT. Both groups received 12 weeks of intervention and four weeks of follow-up. […]
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Tutorial: The Speech-Language Pathologist’s Role in Return to Work for Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury (2021)

April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
RTW is the goal for many adults after a TBI because having a productive role in society contributes to achieving personal joy. Previous studies have shown less than half of adults with moderate-severe TBIs are employed one-year post-injury. This number does not significantly improve over time for this group. Research also found that unemployment and […]
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Olfactory Dysfunction Predicts Disease Progression in Parkinson’s Disease: A Longitudinal Study (2020)

April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
PD is a common progressive neurodegenerative disorder resulting in several motor and non-motor symptoms (NMS). For individuals with PD, olfactory dysfunction is the most common NMS and often appears before motor symptoms of PD. Currently, the reason for olfactory dysfunction with PD is unclear. It may be related to a protein called α-Synuclein in the […]
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Applying the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia in Clinical Practice

March 6, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do SLPs know what their clients with aphasia want? Current research shows the goals of those living with aphasia and clinicians are not always congruent. This course focuses on shifting clinical perspective towards a person-centered approach, the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. Attendees will learn how to integrate the approach into evidence-based aphasia assessment and […]
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How to Reverse Insulin Resistance for Long-Term Weight Loss and Disease Prevention

March 4, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This presentation explains how to reverse insulin resistance naturally with sustainable lifestyle changes. Topics discussed include: A detailed discussion of macronutrients including different types of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; how to use time-restricted feeding to lower insulin; the best types of exercise to lower insulin; a discussion of sleep, stress, and toxins as they relate […]
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Comparative and Sequential Yes/No Questions

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
These yes/no questions are more grammatically complex. They focus on everyday activities and do not require math to answer. Could be used as an auditory or reading comprehension task.
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Cranial Nerve Treatment Options

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout gives a general overview of the nerve functions and treatment options. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of treatment options since every approach is specific to the injury.
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When Food is No Longer a Comfort

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Facing the end of life for a loved one is challenging. This handout will explain why some people stop eating and drinking toward the end of life and how family members can continue showing love and care in other ways.
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Preventative Swallowing Exercises During Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material provides information on the importance of consulting speech therapy prior to chemoradiotherapy (CRT), changes or complications in swallowing function that can be seen following CRT, and the effectiveness of implementing a preventative, high-intensity behavioral intervention by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) to preserve musculature and functional swallowing ability
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