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Parkinson’s and Voice: Self Perception vs. Reality

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
Help people with Parkinson’s make sense of why their voice feels loud but sounds soft. Use this in session to practice “loud enough” with a meter app and quick recordings, then send home simple carryover tips and an invitation to consider speech therapy.
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Huntington’s Disease and Speech Therapy

July 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps individuals and families understand how speech-language pathologists can support communication, cognition, and swallowing across all stages of Huntington’s Disease. Use it in therapy to explain your role, guide care planning, and empower patient choice.
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Writing Meaningful Documentation That Reflects Skilled Therapy

July 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource helps you document in a way that clearly reflects clinical reasoning, adaptability, and person-centered care, without drowning in jargon. It includes examples, rewrite tips, and reflective tools to support skilled, meaningful therapy notes.
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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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Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists): Subtest of Orientation and Insight

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Introducing Neuro-FAST: Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists Neuro-FAST is a time-efficient, therapist-centered tool designed to assess functional neurological abilities in acute and post-acute care settings. Each subtest is person-centered, incorporating Quality of Life (QoL) measurements, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), and a family-friendly, customizable one-page summary for easy communication. The subtests can be used individually or combined to create a more comprehensive assessment tailored to your clinical needs. Version 1.0 is available for initial feedback as we work toward building a full suite of tools for speech and occupational therapy.
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Goal Setting in Progressive Neurological Conditions: Remediation vs. Adaptation

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource helps therapists balance remediation and adaptation when setting goals for individuals with progressive neurological conditions, ensuring therapy remains functional, meaningful, and aligned with the client’s needs. With clear guidelines, condition-specific examples, and practical goal-writing strategies, this guide supports therapists in providing effective, person-centered care.
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Huntington’s Disease and Occupational Therapy

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Occupational therapy provides powerful supports for patients and families navigating the challenges of Huntington’s Disease. This overview provides patients and families with a clear picture of how OT supports independence, safety, and meaningful daily living at every stage of the journey.
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Living with Essential Tremors: Practical Tips for Daily Life

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help patients with essential tremors navigate daily tasks with confidence using this practical, easy-to-follow guide. This resource provides clear, adaptable strategies for eating, dressing, writing, and more. Perfect for therapists to share in sessions or as a take-home reference.
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