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Speech Therapy and Parkinson’s Disease

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This one-page handout is designed for therapists to share at Parkinson’s support groups or with individuals navigating speech, voice, cognitive, and swallowing changes. It provides a clear overview of how speech therapy optimizes quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, emphasizing early intervention and practical strategies for maintaining communication and safety.

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Beyond Parkinson’s: A Guide to Differentiating PD, PSP, MSA, and Related Disorders

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this table to help clients and their care partners understand the differences between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonian syndromes like progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and corticobasal syndrome (CBS). Share it in therapy to support education, goal-setting, and collaboration for more tailored interventions.

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“What Matters to You?” Activity for Therapy with Progressive Neurological Conditions

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

Help your patients with progressive neurological conditions articulate what truly matters to them with this simple, conversation-based activity. By focusing therapy on meaningful goals and acknowledging the realities of progressive decline, this resource empowers both patients and therapists to make every session impactful and purposeful.

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Laugh and Move: Frenkel’s Exercises for Ataxia with a Fun Twist

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides an exercise progression for the lower limbs to target coordination, proprioception, and balance, including those with ataxia or other coordination and/or balance concerns.

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Menstrual Hygiene Management

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource covers considerations and strategies for addressing this important but often overlooked ADL.

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Dysphagia and Parkinson’s Disease

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Swallowing problems are common for people with Parkinson’s disease. However, it is underreported in the early stages. This handout explains the swallowing symptoms people with Parkinson’s disease can experience.

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Sensory Groups for Adults

November 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Lead sensory groups for adults with confidence using this guide.

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Functional Standing Tolerance Activities

October 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Target standing tolerance through functional tasks using this resource as a guide.

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Techniques for Reducing or Eliminating Acquired Stuttering in Adults

April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This material provides techniques to help reduce or eliminate stuttering-like episodes that can be acquired following brain injury.

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Respiratory Muscle Strength Training for Speech and Voice

April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides information related to respiratory muscle strength training to improve speech and voice.

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