Handout resources

969 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.

Handout

Your Whole Body Rehabilitation Therapy Team

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Speech, occupational, and physical therapists make a powerful interdisciplinary team that works together with patients to make recovery possible. This handout is designed to help patients, family, and staff understand the unique and interrelated roles that each discipline encompasses.
This content is only available to members.
Handout

Working Memory and Adaptive Strategies

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryDementia
Working memory is an essential part of everyday short term memory. Finding strategies for adapting to the loss of this executive function can mitigate declines associated with early stage dementia and improve independence with completion of everyday skills.
This content is only available to members.
Handout

Word-Finding Strategies

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAphasia
This handout visualizes 9 strategies patients can use when they get stuck and can’t find the word they want. Pair this handout with therapy tasks targeting word-finding.
This content is only available to members.
Handout

Who Needs Speech Therapy? The Scope of Speech-Language Pathology

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLP
Handout that describes the broad scope of speech-language pathology, including all ages and all phases. Includes a limited list of diagnoses and signs/symptoms treated by SLPs.
This content is only available to members.
Handout

Wheelchair Management and Propulsion

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSeating and Mobility
This resource provides patient training/education regarding the basics of wheelchair management. Includes locking and unlocking brakes, efficient propulsion techniques with hands and/or feet, postural exercises, and self repositioning techniques. May be utilized as a handout for single patient training/education intervention as well.
This content is only available to members.
Handout

Wheelchair Comfort: Air-Filled Cushion Inflation

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSeating and Mobility
This resource visualizes how to properly create an air-filled cushion in order to optimize comfort for patients who spend most of their time in a wheelchair. Includes evidence base related to ulcer sores and step-by-step instructions on how to properly inflate cushions.
This content is only available to members.
Handout

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTStroke
This handout explains the constraint induced movement therapy approach, including appropriate diagnoses, protocols, outcomes and benefits, and where to find continuing education on constraint induced movement therapy. The handout is targeted for patients, families, and caregiving support staff.
This content is only available to members.
Handout

What To Do if Autonomic Dysreflexia is Suspected

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
Autonomic dysreflexia is a life-threatening condition and if you don’t know how to respond when someone presents with this condition, it can be very scary. This handout answers the question, “What do you do if autonomic dysreflexia is suspected?” It provides clear and concise steps that can be used by the therapist, family, or caregivers.
This content is only available to members.