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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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

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AdultOTStroke
Help patients understand what neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is, why it may be used during occupational therapy, and what they can expect during treatment.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Shoulder Exercise Program Based on the STOMPS Protocol

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AdultOTChronic PainSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord Injury
Help manual wheelchair users reduce shoulder pain with an evidence-based program of stretching and strengthening exercises inspired by the STOMPS protocol. This resource includes a therapist guide with clinical considerations and a patient handout with simple exercise illustrations that can be used during treatment or as a home exercise program.
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Beyond Exercise: Fun Ways to Stay Active

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AdultOTAgingCardiovascular DiseaseOrthopaedicsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSeating and MobilitySports and Exercise
Help individuals discover meaningful ways to be active by starting with what they enjoy rather than focusing on traditional exercise. This handout helps therapists guide conversations about matching movement to a person’s interests, adapting activities to fit changing abilities, and experimenting with enjoyable ways to stay active.
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Avoiding Red Lights: Pacing for Progress

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryChronic PainOrthopaedicsProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
Many people don’t realize they’ve done too much until they’re already dealing with a difficult recovery. This handout helps individuals identify their own early warning signs (“yellow lights”) and experiment with responding sooner to build more sustainable activity patterns.
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Can I Drink Through a Straw?

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Help patients understand why using a straw is not automatically safe or unsafe for swallowing. This handout explains how straw placement, sip size, and a person’s swallowing pattern can affect swallowing safety, making it a useful tool for individualized dysphagia education.
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Changes in Speech Fluency After a Neurologic Injury

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AdultSLPBrain InjuryMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
Help patients understand why speech fluency may change after a stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, or another neurologic condition using clear, reassuring language grounded in real-life experiences. This handout supports meaningful conversations about communication challenges, variable recovery, and practical strategies while reinforcing that therapy should reflect each person’s goals and preferences.
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Your Concussion Recovery Roadmap

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Help patients understand what concussion recovery may look like over the days and weeks after an injury using current, evidence-based recommendations. This handout combines a flexible recovery timeline with practical planning strategies to help patients set realistic expectations, pace their return to daily activities, and make temporary adjustments while their brain heals.
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The Power of Waiting: A Simple Way to Support Communication

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PediatricSLPAACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentStuttering
Help communication partners understand why waiting matters. This handout uses simple visuals and practical examples to show how extra processing time can support more successful communication while explaining why repeating questions, rushing, or adding more words may unintentionally make communication harder.
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Handout Therapy Activity

Preparing for Difficult Conversations

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PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
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

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsStroke
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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