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Phones at School: Holding Tensions and Finding Solutions

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
Use this one-page handout (inspired by Jonathan Haidt) to start a calm, evidence-aware conversation about phones, attention, and school. It explains executive function in plain language, acknowledges real-world tensions, and offers cross-stakeholder questions you can use in session, IEP meetings, or parent nights.
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How to Call Someone on an iPhone (large print)

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
A one-page, large-print guide that shows clients exactly how to place a call on an iPhone using Assistive Access. Use it for step-by-step practice, caregiver coaching, and home carryover. Print or laminate for quick, durable reference.
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Real-Life Phone Use: Tools for Teens

June 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This interactive activity helps therapists support middle and high school students in reflecting on their phone use with non-shaming, real-world strategies. This resource opens the door to meaningful conversations about digital habits, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.
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A Family Guide to Intentional Screen Time

December 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help families think meaningfully about screen time with this guide that explores both the benefits and challenges of digital devices in daily life. With thoughtful questions and easy-to-follow steps, this resource supports families in creating a balanced, intentional approach to screen time that aligns with their unique goals and values.
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Apple Accessibility Features for Hearing Impairments

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Technology can be a wonderful thing, but often a person does not know how to make technology more accessible for a person with impairments. This material provides details regarding accessibility features and accommodations for a person with hearing impairments using Apple devices and includes instructions for setup.
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Social Media Use with a Brain Injury

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Social media use is an important area to evaluate after a brain injury because of the many different thinking and communication skills required to be safe on the internet and interact positively with others. This handout helps guide the discussion about how the person with a brain injury uses social media throughout their day.
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