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How Alcohol Affects the Brain

November 30, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This handout explains in simple terms how alcohol affects brain structures and thinking skills, using recent research to clear up confusion about “safe” drinking levels. Use it to guide discussions with patients about recovery, cognition, and practical choices around alcohol use.
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6 Weekly Planner Templates

November 30, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
These six weekly planners are practical tools to target planning and organization during neuro rehab sessions. With multiple designs to choose from, you can match the format that best fits each patient’s needs and style.
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Cleaning Product Safety Cards

November 30, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
Help patients build real-world safety skills with this card-based activity focused on household cleaning products. Designed for individuals returning home who manage their own cleaning, the activity encourages discussion, problem-solving, and awareness of hidden hazards without relying on worksheets or answer keys.
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Teoríade las cucharasy lesión cerebral traumática

October 31, 2025 by Megan Berg.
La “Teoría de las Cucharas” fue creada por Christine Miserandino para ayudar a explicar cómo las lesiones cerebrales afectan los recursos de energía de una persona. Esta actividad grupal puede ayudar a iniciar una conversación sobre qué actividades mentales y físicas diarias “gastan cucharas” y cuáles “recuperan cucharas” para conservar energía. Esta actividad anima a la persona a identificar las tareas diarias específicas que gastan o recuperan cucharas y a planificar sus responsabilidades semanales usando esta estrategia. También se incluye una lista de actividades para ofrecer ideas sobre qué considerar al conservar energía.
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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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Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists) Subtest of Writing and Reading Comprehension

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This subtest evaluates real-world reading, writing, and comprehension skills using functional, accessible tasks like reading a bill, sending a message, or following directions. Use it to identify meaningful therapy goals, track progress over time, and build confidence in communication after brain injury or stroke.
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Vision Exercises After Stroke: Oculomotor Retraining

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Quick, evidence-informed vision exercises to help post-stroke clients with double vision, trouble focusing, or tracking. Easy to pair with real-life tasks like reading, scanning for hazards, and improving balance.
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When Sleep Isn’t Simple

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout offers fresh, non-obvious strategies for improving sleep after stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. It’s designed for patients who’ve already tried the basics and still struggle to rest. Use it to validate sleep challenges while providing practical tools.
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Neuro-FAST (Neurological Functional Assessment Subtests for Therapists): Subtest of Medication Management

September 30, 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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