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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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Using the BOLUS Framework in Collaborative Dysphagia Care

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a structured approach to applying the BOLUS framework in dysphagia management, helping clinicians assess aspiration-related risks while keeping patient goals at the center of care. Designed for interdisciplinary collaboration, it includes a practical risk assessment checklist and guidance on engaging patients, families, and healthcare teams in shared decision-making.
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Guide for Troubleshooting One-Way Speaking Valves

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide offers practical troubleshooting tips for SLPs working with patients using one-way speaking valves, addressing common challenges to improve airway function, phonation, and communication. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and individualized care, it provides clear, actionable strategies to enhance patient outcomes and tolerance of speaking valves.
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Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): A Guide for Therapists

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides occupational therapists with a practical framework for evaluating and treating functional neurological disorder (FND), recognizing the wide range of treatment approaches available. It equips therapists with strategies, discussion points, and flexible interventions to support patients in navigating their unique recovery journey.
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Wheelchair Cushion Guide

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide provides a clear, visual reference for selecting the right cushion based on comfort, positioning, and pressure relief needs. Designed for therapists to use in sessions or share with patients, this resource simplifies cushion options to support informed decision-making and improve seating outcomes.
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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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Collaborative IEP Meetings: A Multidisciplinary Guide for Meaningful Parent Engagement

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is a practical resource designed for therapists to share with parents and colleagues, helping to foster a more family-centered, inclusive approach to IEP meetings. Packed with actionable strategies, checklists, and parent advocacy tools, this guide empowers teams to create meetings where parents feel heard, valued, and truly part of the decision-making process.
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Feeding Tubes and Aspiration Risk

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Feeding tubes are often used to address nutritional needs, but they do not eliminate aspiration risk. This evidence-based resource performs double-duty, equipping therapists to educate RNs, MDs, dietitians, and other team members while also helping patients and families understand the complexities of aspiration pneumonia and the importance of identifying its root cause through instrumental swallow studies.
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Embracing Uncertainty: A Realistic Approach to Dysphagia Exercises

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource explores the complexities and limitations of dysphagia management, highlighting key swallowing exercises like the Shaker, Mendelsohn, Masako, and CTAR while acknowledging the lack of definitive evidence supporting their efficacy. Designed for therapists, it encourages a patient-centered, collaborative approach that prioritizes real-world outcomes, transparent education, and individualized care amidst the gray areas of current dysphagia research.
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