Clinical Reference resources

327 clinical references for SLPs, OTs and PTs, organized by diagnosis and population. Every one is written and reviewed by practicing clinicians and ready to print. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Clinical Reference

Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Disorders

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AdultOTNervous System Conditions
Upper and lower motor neuron lesions are commonly seen by occupational therapy practitioners across the rehabilitation continuum. This resource will help clinicians distinguish between upper versus lower motor neuron disorders to guide the neurological assessment.
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Roadmap to Troubleshooting Speaking Valves in Pediatrics

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PediatricSLPFeeding and SwallowingPediatric Voice
Speaking valve use in the pediatric population can be challenging and requires an in-depth understanding of the upper airway, respiratory system, and intricacies of voice production. This roadmap will help guide decision making in the pediatric population.
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Impact of Cardiac Diagnoses on Infant Feeding

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Congenital heart defects are the most common occurring defects in the infant population. Understanding of signs of feeding difficulty and the appropriate use of evidence-based strategies are key in feeding success when working with this population.
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Aging in Place: Supporting Nutrition & Hydration

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryChronic PainDementiaMental Health
This resource provides information focused on supporting safe and proper nutrition and hydration in the elderly at home, including the risks of malnutrition and dehydration, contributing factors, and interventions.
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Psychopharmacology Reference

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryChronic PainDementiaMental Health
This clinical reference sheet provides an overview of major medications used to treat mental health conditions commonly seen by occupational and speech therapy practitioners. This handout includes medications such as antidepressants, stimulants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics, with common generic and brand names and potential side effects relevant to occupational and speech therapy practice.
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Stress-Strain Relationship in Soft Tissue

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AdultOTSports and Exercise
This clinical reference includes a visual depiction of the stress-strain relationship that can be used to explain principles of soft tissue mechanics, such as stress, strain, total end range time, and low load long-duration approaches for managing soft tissue adaptive shortening. It also provides clinical information on these concepts related to soft tissue stretching.
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Six Determinants of Gait

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AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/FallsOrthopaedicsSports and Exercise
This clinical reference outlines the six major determinants in normal and pathological gait that can be evaluated and treated by occupational therapy practitioners to improve functional mobility efficiency, safety, and independence.
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Defensible Documentation & Medical Necessity for Speech Therapists

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AdultSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryDementiaDysphagia
This document helps prepare speech therapists with documenting medical necessity. It provides documentation tips and examples for skilled documentation. It will help reduce the incidence of denials.
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Research-Based Pocket Guide for Feeding On High Flow Nasal Cannula

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Feeding on high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)  is a thorny issue in acute pediatric settings. This guide provides a research-based guide to evidence-based parameters for initiating or continuing feeding on HFNC.
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Universal Articulation Screener Tool

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PediatricSLPArticulation and Phonology
This one-page screener provides a quick way to identify error sounds in all positions at the word level. It has information you need to dig deeper or pursue further assessment as indicated.
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