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Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists) Subtest of Writing and Reading Comprehension

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This subtest evaluates real-world reading, writing, and comprehension skills using functional, accessible tasks like reading a bill, sending a message, or following directions. Use it to identify meaningful therapy goals, track progress over time, and build confidence in communication after brain injury or stroke.
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Favorite Menu Item Scripts + Pocket-Sized Flipbook

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help your clients with aphasia confidently order at their favorite restaurants using this customizable, pocket-sized flipbook template. Includes therapist instructions, script training prompts, and visual layout tools to support real-world participation and independence.
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Mealtime Communication Mat (adult paper-based AAC)

August 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This Mealtime Communication Mat supports non-speaking adults in expressing basic needs, preferences, and safety concerns during meals. Designed for quick, intuitive use, it’s a practical tool therapists can introduce to enhance autonomy and reduce frustration in clinical or caregiving settings.
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VNeST in Action: 100+ Verbs for Aphasia Therapy

June 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Enhance your VNEST sessions with this ready-to-use verb list, designed to help clients strengthen word retrieval and sentence construction. This resource provides a diverse range of verbs to support meaningful language practice, making it easier to guide therapy and promote functional communication.
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Storytelling for People with Aphasia

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help individuals with aphasia organize and share meaningful personal experiences with this personal story mapping activity. This structured template supports storytelling, word retrieval, and self-expression, making it easier for clients to build narratives in therapy sessions.
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Therapy Planner Template

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This one-page planning sheet is designed to streamline goal-setting, therapy session planning, data collection, and future planning in one convenient place. It promotes continuity of care for shared caseloads and offers a cohesive, organized solution for tracking essential information.
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Primary Progressive Aphasia + Dementia: Functional Therapy Possibilities

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Support your patients with dementia and primary progressive aphasia (PPA) using this resource designed to address their unique challenges. It provides practical, no-prep therapy ideas and guidance to help therapists focus on meaningful, functional goals while fostering collaboration with patients and their families.
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Vegetables and Prepositions: A Deductive Language Activity

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This interactive activity supports individuals with aphasia in practicing vocabulary related to vegetables and spatial prepositions through expressive and receptive language exercises. Engage clients in a fun, targeted way that strengthens communication skills within their specific vocabulary goals.
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Traveling with Aphasia: You’ve Got This!

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide empowers individuals with aphasia to travel confidently by providing practical tips for planning, communication, and energy conservation. Share this resource with patients to help them embrace the joy of traveling with ease and preparedness.
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