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2025 Weekly Calendar

January 6, 2025 by Megan Berg.
January-December weekly calendar for memory and orientation.
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Visual Scanning: Organizing Books

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This visual scanning activity engages clients in organizing books by color, title, author, or personal preference, allowing them to practice scanning and sorting in a structured but flexible way. Designed with visual impairment in mind, this resource helps clients build confidence in identifying and organizing key details in a hands-on format.
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Swallow Screening Protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a quick-reference guide for basic swallow screening in traumatic brain injury patients, emphasizing patient-centered care and collaborative decision-making. It highlights screening limitations and offers guidance on when additional assessment may be needed.
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Snapshot of the 10 Principles of Neuroplasticity

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This visual summary of the ten principles of neuroplasticity provides therapists with a quick, easy-to-reference tool to explain key concepts to patients during therapy sessions. Ideal for sparking discussions, it helps patients understand how targeted exercises can reshape their brain for recovery.
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Visual Scanning: Food Labels

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is designed to help individuals practice visual scanning skills in a supportive way, using realistic scenarios and label designs that mimic everyday shopping experiences. Whether someone is building these skills for the first time or reinforcing them after an injury, this activity aims to make food label reading a little easier—and maybe even a little fun!
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Adaptive Equipment and Durable Medical Equipment Checklist

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This comprehensive checklist of durable medical and adaptive equipment provides therapists with a valuable resource for recommending tools that support patients in their daily lives. Organized by category, it offers an easy reference to help therapists identify equipment that meets each patient’s unique needs, fostering greater independence and safety.
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Time Management Challenge: Building Awareness to Design Your Day

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This time management guide offers a supportive approach for clients navigating ADHD or mild brain injury, helping them discover patterns in their daily routines. With practical steps and a curiosity-driven focus, this resource encourages clients to build a schedule that aligns with their goals and brings structure and fulfillment to their day.
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Returning to School After a Brain Injury

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers practical tips for parents, teachers, and students to help ease the transition back to school following a brain injury. Organized by preschool, elementary, and high school age groups, it provides clear, actionable advice tailored to each developmental stage. Therapists can use this resource to guide families and educators in supporting the child’s academic, social, and emotional needs, fostering a smooth return to the classroom.
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Delicious, Healthy Meal Preps for the Microwave

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Empower your patients with simple, nutritious meal options that don’t require a stove. This resource includes 12 healthy microwave-only recipes that offer easy-to-follow instructions for creating comforting meals. Ideal for patients with physical or cognitive challenges, these recipes ensure they can enjoy home-cooked flavors with minimal effort. Share this resource with your patients to help them stay nourished and independent in the kitchen.
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Navigating Cognitive Recovery After Surgery: A Guide for Families

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers an overview of perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND), explaining potential cognitive changes that can occur around the time of surgery. It is designed to help families understand how to support recovery and proactively engage with the healthcare team to promote the best possible cognitive outcomes for their family members.
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