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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Occupational Therapy During Palliative Care

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAging
Often the goals for therapy and the goals for end of life care seem at opposite ends of a spectrum. In some instances, OT can play an integral role in end of life care, and this handout describes the ways OT is relevant in this setting.
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Nutrition Packed Smoothies for People with Dysphagia

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
Are your patients on puree diets sick of applesauce, pudding, and yogurt? Smoothies offer an enormous range of options to improve taste and nutrition for people who are on altered textured diets. This 3-page visual handout offers specific smoothie ingredient options to improve intake of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and to improve digestive and overall health. To be used in collaboration with a dietitian.
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Normal Cognitive Changes with Age

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPAging
Many people experiencing changes with cognition question whether these changes are related to the natural aging process. This handout provides insight into latest evidence base describing the difference between dementia and cognitive-changes related to aging. Includes 7 strategies to support healthy aging in order to slow the cognitive aging process.
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Academic Routines for Children with ADHD

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricSLPExecutive Function
Children diagnosed with ADHD may experience challenges within their school day that can contribute to diminished academic success, inattentiveness, and feelings of frustration. This tool includes self-esteem, and calming and attention strategies that parents, educators, and therapists can use during academic routines with their children.
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Teaching Language and Tantrums: How to Decrease, Avoid, and Prevent

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
Many clients we see not only struggle with language, but have significant behavior challenges. This resource gives a guide for parents and clinicians to use to navigate supporting language to help behavior successfully.
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IDDSI Level 5 – Minced and Moist

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, the reasons for recommendation/need for this consistency, ways to test it at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation.
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Health Literacy and Providing Education

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
All individuals have the right to access and understand the information provided by their healthcare team to make appropriate decisions and actions. This resource includes information on assessing health literacy, providing adequate education, and assessing an individual’s understanding.
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Handout HEP

Pendulum Swing Exercise

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTOrthopaedics
Pendulum swing exercises for the shoulder are commonly used during the early stages of the rehabilitation process. This handout covers when and why this exercise should be implemented, as well as how to correctly perform the exercise.
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ESTIM

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBrain InjuryChronic PainStroke
Electrical stimulation (ESTIM) is a valuable modality that can be used to address a variety of conditions and symptoms such as treating chronic pain, improving range of motion, and retraining muscles after injury or illness. This resource covers ESTIM indications, contraindications/precautions and provides a log to keep track of individual patient parameters in order to simplify utilizing ESTIM in the clinic.
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Handout HEP

Flexor Tendon Glides Instruction Sheet

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTOrthopaedics
Flexor tendon glides are commonly prescribed by rehabilitation professionals who work with hand injuries. The sequence can be hard to explain in a time efficient manner. This resource outlines how to do wrist flexor tendon glides and allows for the clinician to customize the dosages of the exercise.
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