Handout resources

979 handouts 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.

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Your Voice Is Telling a Bigger Story: Understanding Muscle Tension Dysphonia

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPVoice
This resource invites patients to understand muscle tension dysphonia as more than just a voice issue. It’s a whole-body experience shaped by stress, tension, and daily habits. Use this handout to help patients reflect on their unique patterns and build awareness of how their voice connects to their overall wellbeing.
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When More Help Is Needed: Navigating Long-Term Care Decisions After Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This handout supports families facing the difficult decision to move a person with brain injury into long-term care when insight is limited. It offers compassionate guidance, conversation strategies, and clinical context to help therapists navigate these high-stakes moments with clarity and care.
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Heat-Free Meal Recipes

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This resource offers 15 balanced, no-heat meal ideas for clients who can’t safely use a stove, microwave, or toaster oven. It’s a practical tool for supporting independence and nutrition in home health, neuro rehab, or cognitive rehab settings.
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Choosing the Right Walker

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSeating and MobilityStroke
This handout helps patients understand the different types of walkers and choose the one that best fits their needs and abilities. Therapists can use it to support decision-making, set realistic expectations, and guide safe mobility planning.
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One-Handed Eating Made Easier

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsDysphagiaStroke
This one-page visual guide offers creative, real-world strategies to make one-handed eating easier and more independent. From adaptive tools to clever hacks, it’s designed to spark practical problem-solving during therapy sessions and beyond.
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Handout HEP

Regaining Hand Skills: Finger Isolation and In-Hand Movement

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTOrthopaedicsStroke
This handout offers patient-friendly activities to improve finger isolation and in-hand manipulation skills after injury or neurological change. Use it to support therapy sessions with clear explanations, practical exercises, and a compassionate tone that empowers patients to keep practicing at home.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Montessori-Inspired Approaches to Dementia Care and Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPDementia
This handout introduces families and care partners to Montessori-inspired principles that support dignity, autonomy, and engagement in dementia care. It’s a helpful tool for therapists to share during sessions to spark meaningful conversations and encourage person-centered approaches at home.
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Mindful Eating Reflection Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsDiabetes
This mindful eating reflection guide helps clients build a more supportive, curious relationship with food by focusing on sensory experience, emotional awareness, and self-compassion. It’s designed for therapists to use in sessions with individuals exploring eating habits as part of their daily routines, without promoting restrictive or judgmental approaches.
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Managing Trismus: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What You Can Try

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout helps patients understand what trismus is, why it’s so hard to treat, and what options might support recovery. It includes transparent information about the limits of current research and offers practical, compassionate strategies patients can try or discuss with their care team.
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