Handout resources

Preparing for Difficult Conversations

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help teens prepare for challenging conversations with teachers, parents, coaches, employers, friends, and other important people in their lives. This handout and activity guide teens through a structured planning process that supports self-advocacy, perspective-taking, and clear communication before discussing a difficult topic.
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One-Handed Kitchen Setup

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients discover adaptive kitchen tools that can make meal preparation safer, easier, and more independent when using one hand. Share this handout during therapy to spark discussion, recommend practical equipment, and help patients choose solutions that fit their cooking routines at home.
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Spinal Cord Levels and Everyday Function

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients and families understand how different spinal cord levels relate to everyday functions such as breathing, hand use, walking, and bladder and bowel control. This visual resource provides a simple overview of spinal cord levels and common functional changes, making it easier to support education and discussions during rehabilitation.
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Adaptive Cleaning Tools

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients identify cleaning tools and strategies that can reduce physical effort, conserve energy, and make household tasks more manageable. This handout is designed for individuals with fatigue, pain, limited mobility, balance challenges, or reduced strength who want to maintain participation in home cleaning activities.
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Epiglottic Inversion: What It Means for Swallowing

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients understand what epiglottic inversion is, why it matters for swallowing safety, and what it may mean when a swallow study shows reduced, incomplete, or absent inversion. This handout explains the relationship between epiglottic movement and swallowing function in clear, patient-friendly language, making it easier to discuss findings and treatment recommendations during dysphagia therapy.
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Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Changes After Carotid Endarterectomy

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients understand why carotid endarterectomy can sometimes lead to changes in voice, speech, or swallowing. This handout explains the role of nearby nerves, what recovery may look like, and how speech therapy can support communication and swallowing during the healing process.
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Preserving Choice, Dignity, and Connection

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This resource supports choice, dignity, and meaningful participation for children with tracheostomies and ventilators by highlighting concrete ways to preserve communication, connection, play, identity, and autonomy during medical care. Designed to be shared with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members, it serves as a practical reminder to see the child beyond their medical equipment and incorporate their preferences into everyday interactions.
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My Swallow Study

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Prepare children and families for a modified barium swallow study with this visual social story. Using simple language and step-by-step illustrations, this handout helps reduce uncertainty, support participation, and introduce what to expect before, during, and after the assessment.
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Dementia Across the Stages: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

July 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This stage-based dementia guide helps families, friends, caregivers, and staff better understand how support needs may change across the progression of dementia. Therapists can use this resource to facilitate conversations around communication, daily care, behavior, safety, comfort, and preserving dignity and connection throughout changing stages of the disease.
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Wallenberg Syndrome

July 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This patient-friendly handout explains common symptoms of Wallenberg Syndrome in clear, approachable language while highlighting how speech and occupational therapy can help. Therapists can use this resource to support education, reduce overwhelm after diagnosis, and guide conversations about recovery, safety, and daily function.
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