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Apple Assistive Access: How it Works and How to Set it Up

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Apple Assistive Access is a valuable tool that enhances accessibility for individuals with cognitive impairments or vision loss. This resource is designed for therapists and caregivers, offering a clear understanding of how Assistive Access works and step-by-step guidance on setting it up. Discover how to customize device settings to meet the unique needs of those you support, enabling easier navigation and interaction with technology. With practical tips and straightforward instructions, this resource empowers therapists and caregivers to facilitate meaningful technology use, promoting independence and enhancing engagement in daily activities for their clients.
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Brain Rest 101: Helping Kids Recover After a Brain Injury

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Understanding brain rest is crucial for supporting children after a brain injury. This handout provides an overview of brain rest, detailing how it helps the brain heal and reduce cognitive strain. It’s designed for you to share with parents, offering them practical guidance on how to implement effective rest strategies to aid their child’s recovery.
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Choosing a Homestay or Hotel for Vacation

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Practice implementation of aids/strategies to compensate for cognitive impairments with real-life activity determining which homestay or hotel best fits your wish list for your next vacation.
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Understanding My Brain Injury

September 20, 2024 by Megan Berg.
Originally designed for teenagers, this handout was adapted based on a member request to remove language specifically targeting teens. It now serves as a helpful resource for anyone with a brain injury or their caregiver who may need a more basic, easy-to-understand overview of brain injury information.
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Coaching in Rehabilitation Therapy

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This clinical reference describes coaching within the context of rehabilitation therapy and highlights coaching principles for behavioral change and goal setting. It is applicable across practice settings.
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A Collection of Call Light Signs

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Printable call light signs of various sizes for various populations as well as safety tips for interdisciplinary teams for call light placement and other considerations.
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