Pediatric resources

677 printable resources for pediatric 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.

Predicting Persistent Developmental Stuttering Using a Cumulative Risk Approach (2022)

PediatricSLPArticulation and Phonology
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

AdultPediatricOTSLPArticulation and PhonologyAutismLanguage DevelopmentMental HealthPediatric Brain Injury
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

PediatricSLPAutism
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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Breast to Bottle Feeding Tips and Strategies

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSLPFeeding and Swallowing
This resource provides tips for caregivers and clinicians who are working on helping their children transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding.
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Handout

Mealtime Plate Prep for Visually Impaired Children

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricOTSLPFeeding and Swallowing
This resource is for caregivers who are seeking tips to promote independence with self-feeding for children who are visually impaired.
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Clinical Reference

FEES in the NICU/Inpatient Pediatric Setting

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
This resource provides a broad outline for how to implement a fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or pediatric inpatient setting.
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Clinical Reference

How We Explore Race, Culture, and Gender in Speech Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyLanguage DevelopmentLiteracy
This resource provides discussion points and supportive ways to discuss race, culture, and gender in therapy sessions with both clients and their parents/caregivers.
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Therapy Activity

Literacy Pack: A Frog in the Bog

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricSLPLiteracy
A clever introduction to counting, filled with bouncy text and zany illustrations, follows a small, hungry frog sitting on the log in the middle of the bog as he counts the many delectable delights around him, from one tick on a stick to three flies buzzing in the skies.
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Evidence-Informed Milestones for Developmental Surveillance Tools (2022)

PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This year, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) worked together to revise its developmental surveillance tool as part of the Learn the Signs. Act Early. program. A team of subject matter experts was created, including developmental-behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and general pediatricians; child and developmental psychologists; and a […]
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Trauma Stewardship – The Science and Soul of Early Life Adversity

AdultPediatricOTSLPBrain InjuryFeeding and SwallowingLanguage DevelopmentMental HealthPediatric Brain Injury
This course will introduce the learner to the biology of toxic, traumatic stress along with short-term and long-term consequences. However, it is not just the patients and their families that are impacted, but the clinicians as well. Trauma stewardship opens hearts and minds to heal the hurts that often go unnoticed and discover creative, evidence-based […]
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