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Aphasia: The Basics

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Aphasia can be a confusing term for many to understand. Aphasia is a general term used when a person has trouble with four different parts that make up our language abilities. This handout will explain the umbrella term “aphasia” and break down the four parts of the language abilities that a speech therapist assesses after a person has a stroke or brain injury.
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Aphasia Therapy: How to Practice at Home

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout lists several specific challenges to do in order to target language at the word and phrase/sentence levels with ideas for targeting reading and writing.
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Aphasia Resources

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes national aphasia resources that anyone can access and find connection and meaning within.
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Anticipatory Self Awareness

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Includes information on what anticipatory self awareness is, how to assess it, and how to treat and/or manage it.
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Anosognosia

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is a resource for staff, family, friends, and caregivers and describes the symptoms, risks, etiology, and strategies associated with anosognosia.
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Angelman Syndrome

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Angelman syndrome is a rare neurological disorder. This handout provides helpful information for parents and clinicians to understand what the disorder may look like in children.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Speech Therapy

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
ALS is a progressive nervous system disease that does not have a cure. Speech therapy can help maintain the quality of life for the person’s communication, respiratory, and swallowing abilities throughout the disease progression as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
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Aided Language Stimulation

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes what aided language stimulation is and provides concrete ways to use this method to help children successfully learn how to use their AAC devices.
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Aging in Place

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
In the current aging population, there are many people who will benefit from home modifications in anticipation of aging in place. Rehabilitation professionals are uniquely suited to creating accessible environments. This handout is for clients pursuing aging in place. It explains the aging in place concept, and the potential benefits and scope of work a person can expect when pursuing home modification.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Persistent Pain

December 9, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides information based on acceptance and commitment therapy principles that may help those suffering from chronic pain reduce disability and continue to participate in things they enjoy.
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