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Understanding Care Resistant Behaviors

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout for caregivers and family members provides information on the causes of care-resistant behaviors in individuals with dementia and strategies for managing them.
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Expanding Our Positive Feedback Phrases Beyond “Good Job”

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Kids thrive on positive feedback! It’s important for the development of self-awareness and confidence. On the flip side, kids can become too focused on doing something in order to get praise. As adults, we can work to deliver positive feedback in ways that help kids process their growing skill sets as well as their feelings about their accomplishments.
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Filtering Out Feeding Misinformation: A Social Media Guide for Parents

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Social media has become one of the most accessible ways for parents to gain information. Many clinicians and researchers utilize the platform to discuss feeding interventions with inconsistent use of evidence to support the claims being made. This resource helps parents learn to filter out misinformation.
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Bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one type of ALS that first affects speech and swallowing. This handout explains bulbar ALS and how the speech-language pathologist will be involved.
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Creating Mealtimes for Tube-Dependent Children

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Mealtimes provide opportunities for children to experience a wide variety of sensory input as well as lay the foundation for bonding over food. This handout provides tips for caregivers to create mealtimes that meet the child where they are at in their feeding journey to allow for bonding experiences.
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Social Cues

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
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.
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Facial Nerves and Muscles

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
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.
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