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.

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Simple Strategies for Easier Mealtimes at Home

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Use this handout to coach caregivers through simple low-pressure strategies that may help make mealtimes feel more manageable and positive for children. The resource can support discussions about picky eating, seated mealtime routines, portion sizes, food exposure, and reducing stress or power struggles during meals at home.
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Silent or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

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AdultSLPDysphagia
A person may be experiencing silent reflux or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) if they continue to have a bitter taste in their throat but do not have a chest burning sensation. A specialized ear, nose, and throat doctor diagnose and treats LPR. This handout briefly explains the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments that may be recommended by the doctor.
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Shoulder Subluxation: Causes and Treatment Interventions

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AdultOTStroke
This resource aims to improve outcomes and understanding of this diagnosis – it describes subluxation, including the diagnosis techniques, anatomy, and progression. It also lists and describes the most common and evidence-based interventions for prevention and management of subluxation.
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Signs and Symptoms of MCA Stroke

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AdultOTSLPStroke
This document outlines the signs and associated symptoms of a stroke in the middle cerebral artery.
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Shower Safety

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AdultOTADLs/IADLs
This handout offers statistics of risk of falls related to showers, and offers a simple overview of ideas for increasing safety in the shower. Leaves space for specific clinician recommendations for the client’s bathroom circumstances, in addition to general shower safety information and ideas.
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Shoulder Pain After Spinal Cord Injury

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AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
It is common to have shoulder pain after having acquired a spinal cord injury. This handout answers some of the questions regarding shoulder pain and wheelchair propulsion.
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Setting up a Pain Free Work Station + Checklist

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AdultOT
Do you have patients that complain of chronic discomfort while working at their desk? This document provides a detailed procedure to promote proper ergonomics while working at a desk.
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Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s

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AdultOTSLPDementia
Alzheimer’s disease has a general progression trajectory but may affect each person uniquely so all the signs/symptoms may not occur. Dr. Barry Reisbery of New York University developed the seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease to allow a better understanding of the illness progression for the person with Alzheimer’s, healthcare providers, and family members. This handout gives examples of each stage and the possible level of assistance needed from family members and/or care partners.
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Sex After Spinal Cord Injury (For Men)

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AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
This resource is about the birds and the bees after spinal cord injury. There is information for males on what works, what doesn’t, what to expect, and what should be avoided when it comes to sex.
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Sex After Spinal Cord Injury (For Women)

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AdultSpinal Cord InjuryWomen's Health
This resource is about the birds and the bees after an injury. There is information for females on what works, what doesn’t, what to expect, and what should be avoided when it comes to sex.
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