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Social Cues

Published by <p>This handout details different social cues to be aware of to help aid clients with social participation and appropriateness. It is appropriate for people with a brain Injury, dementia, young adult autism, or developmental delays. This pairs well with the therapy material Social Cues In Practice. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Facial Nerves and Muscles

Published by <p>This handout provides a general explanation for patients and family members to understand and visualize the nerves and muscles involved in facial sensations and movements. Cobo, J. L., Solé-Magdalena, A., Menéndez, I., de Vicente, J. C., & Vega, J. A. (2017). Connections between the facial and trigeminal nerves: Anatomical basis for facial muscle proprioception. JPRAS […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Gastroparesis and Swallowing Considerations

Published by <p>This resource provides information on gastroparesis and considerations for swallowing. Boltin, D., Zvidi, I., Steinmetz, A., Bernstine, H., Groshar, D., Nardi, Y., Boaz, M., Niv, Y., & Dickman, R. (2014). Vomiting and dysphagia predict delayed gastric emptying in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2014:294032. Grover, M., Farrugia, G., & Stanghellini, V. (2019). […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Moving Towards Neurodiversity

Published by <p>Current society is still very much in the “normal vs. abnormal” mindset when it comes to neurological differences. This handout is designed with parents/caregivers in mind and provides the basics of the concept of neurodiversity. It is presented in contrast to the current dominant normal vs. abnormal model. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

Published by <p>This handout provides tips to help people with cancer manage their fatigue. Thong, M. S., Van Noorden, C. J., Steindorf, K., & Arndt, V. (2020). Cancer-related fatigue: Causes and current treatment options. Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 21(2). Mustian, K. M., Alfano, C. M., Heckler, C., Kleckner, A. S., Kleckner, I. R., Leach, C. R., […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Published by <p>This handout is for individuals who are experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis of metabolic acidosis. Goodman, C. C., Heick, J., & Lazaro, R. T. (2018). Differential diagnosis for physical therapists: Screening for referral. Elsevier. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Neurological Injuries and the Impact on Sleep

Published by <p>This handout covers the relationship between neurological conditions and poor sleep. Viola-Saltzman, M., & Watson, N. F. (2012). Traumatic brain injury and sleep disorders. Neurologic clinics, 30(4), 1299–1312. Cai, H., Wang, X. P., & Yang, G. Y. (2021). Sleep Disorders in Stroke: An Update on Management. Aging and disease, 12(2), 570–585. Sankari, A., Badr, M. […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

The Respiratory Defense System

Published by <p>This handout explains how the lungs have a natural protection system to remove unwanted particles from the nasal cavity and lungs. Lee, A. S., & Ryu, J. H. (2018, June). Aspiration pneumonia and related syndromes. In Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Vol. 93, No. 6, pp. 752-762). Elsevier. Kollmeier, B. R., & Keenaghan, M. (2017). Aspiration risk. […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

What is an Elbow UCL Strain?

Published by <p>This handout helps people with elbow UCL strains understand their injury and what to expect with rehabilitation. Bruce, J. R., & Andrews, J. R. (2014). Ulnar collateral ligament injuries in the throwing athlete. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 22(5), 315-325. Carr, J. B., Camp, C. L., & Dines, J. S. (2020). Elbow […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Pulmonary Conditions and Pediatric Swallowing Difficulties

Published by <p>Speech-language pathologists are often consulted to assess children in the acute care setting who are diagnosed with asthma or other pulmonary conditions when they present with feeding and swallowing complaints. This resource provides information about pulmonary conditions and pediatric dysphagia. Video on how to use this resource: Scarpel, R. D. A., Nóbrega, A. C., Pinho, […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>