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Quick Informal Assessment: Reading Comprehension

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This quick, informal assessment allows therapists to get a quick snapshot of single-word, sentence-level, and short and long paragraph level reading comprehension abilities. Does not require any additional materials to complete.
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Quick Eval Checklist for SLPs

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This 1-page note-sheet captures information required for initial evaluation of someone entering a rehab facility, including basic information about swallowing, speech/language, voice, and cognitive abilities.
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Questions to Ask About Incontinence

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides questions to ask clients about incontinence, types of incontinence and normal bladder habits to assist in your evaluation.
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Patient Self-Management

January 2, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides the clinician with tools to assess an individual’s engagement with their chronic conditions, engagement during therapy sessions, and a resource to access additional patient-reported measures.
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OT Discharge Recommendations Form

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A simple way for practitioners to summarize all discharge recommendations. Improves interdisciplinary communication, streamlines discharge planning, and educates patients and families. Includes home evaluation findings, home care service recommendations, community resources, equipment, supervision recommendations, and more.
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Oral Mech Exam Visual Cards

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Completing an oral mech exam with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, or while wearing a mask or other PPE can be a challenge. These 3×5 inch cards can be cut, laminated, and used to guide the patient through the steps of the oral mech exam. Clean thoroughly between use, or print a […]
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Oral Mech Exam

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A quick reference guide for SLPs conducting oral mech exams, including cues for the physical exam, voice observation, articulation, and nasality. Includes specifics on how to assess both sensory and motor functions of the cranial nerves.
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Acute/Post-Acute Memory Needs Assessment

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Impairment in memory and self-awareness skills are common following brain injury and/or prolonged hospitalization. This material provides questions related to acute/post-acute settings to determine a patient’s memory needs. This material can be used to assess self-awareness of memory deficits and guide discussion about external aids/internal strategies to help compensate for these difficulties.
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Medication Management Evaluation

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides clinicians with evidence-based tools to use during treatment sessions and strategies to assist with increasing medication adherence.
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