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After the Fire: How the Brain Rebuilds Paths

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This one-page handout uses a forest-fire metaphor to explain neuroplasticity after stroke or brain injury, including what’s lost, what’s protected, and how new routes form (blaze, smoke, scar, new growth, new trails, weeds, distant trees). Use it in-session to set expectations, coach clients on why meaningful practice matters, and redirect maladaptive habits toward efficient, therapy-shaped pathways.
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Pressure Redistribution & Weight-Shifting for Wheelchair Users

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
Help your clients protect their skin and comfort with clear, step-by-step visual instructions for safe and effective wheelchair weight shifts. This handout explains when, how long, and which techniques to use, plus practical reminders to build pressure relief into daily routines.
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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy and Korsakoff Syndrome

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This one-page handout explains Wernicke’s encephalopathy and its progression to Korsakoff syndrome in clear, compassionate language for families. It’s a helpful tool for educating caregivers about what to expect and how therapy can support recovery alongside medical care.
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Your Pediatric Dysphagia Team

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Use this quick reference to introduce families to each key player (SLP, OT, dietitian, pediatrician, GI, ENT, and nurse) and clearly explain how each contributes to safe, effective swallowing care.
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Understanding Sundowning: A Caregiver’s Guide

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout explains sundowning in simple, supportive language for caregivers of people with dementia. Therapists can use it to help families understand what to expect and offer practical, compassionate strategies for navigating late-day confusion.
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When Sleep Isn’t Simple

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout offers fresh, non-obvious strategies for improving sleep after stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. It’s designed for patients who’ve already tried the basics and still struggle to rest. Use it to validate sleep challenges while providing practical tools.
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The Thread Between Us: Holding On to Connection With Dementia

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout offers gentle, practical ways to foster connection with loved ones living with dementia, even as communication and memory change. Use it in therapy to support caregivers who feel like they’re losing someone they love, helping them find moments of presence, emotion, and shared experience.
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Favorite Menu Item Scripts + Pocket-Sized Flipbook

September 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help your clients with aphasia confidently order at their favorite restaurants using this customizable, pocket-sized flipbook template. Includes therapist instructions, script training prompts, and visual layout tools to support real-world participation and independence.
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