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The “Time Budget” Challenge

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help teens take control of their busy schedules with The Time Budget Challenge, a practical activity designed to build time management and planning skills. This resource guides students through organizing their weekly commitments, balancing school, extracurriculars, and downtime, so they can develop healthy habits for managing their workload independently.
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Adaptive Clothing Options for Kids

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource highlights the latest adaptive clothing options for children, helping therapists guide families toward practical, stylish, and functional solutions. With a curated list of brands, key features, and a funding resource, this guide supports families in finding clothing that enhances their child’s comfort and independence.
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Q-Tip Paint By Numbers

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This Q-Tip Paint by Number set is a fun, adaptable fine motor activity designed for occupational therapy sessions. With options for structured color matching or freeform creativity, this resource supports grasp development, coordination, and sensory exploration while keeping kids engaged in a meaningful task.
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Cut and Paste: Dressing for Each Season

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help kids strengthen fine motor skills, sequencing, and seasonal vocabulary with this engaging cut-and-paste dress-up activity. Perfect for speech and occupational therapy, this resource encourages discussion about clothing choices while building essential skills in a fun, hands-on way.
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Building Confidence in Kids: The Power of Letting Them Struggle

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help parents build their child’s confidence by supporting them through struggle instead of rescuing them. This handout provides practical strategies and scripts to help parents navigate those key moments when learning is hard, fostering resilience and independence in kids with disabilities.
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Navigating Treatment Options for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps therapists guide patients through the complex landscape of FND treatment options, emphasizing informed choice and individualized care. Use it in therapy to support discussions, validate patient experiences, and empower them to explore what works best for their unique journey.
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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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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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Left Neglect Worksheets

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help clients strengthen visual scanning, spatial awareness, and attention with these engaging worksheets. From functional grocery lists to map navigation and line bisection tasks, these resources offer practical ways to assess and build essential skills.
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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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