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Occupational Therapy Intervention Strategies for Spasticity

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
OT aims to reduce the negative outcomes of spastic tone and maintain an individual’s highest functional potential. Included are several of the most common OT assessments and interventions for spasticity, including positioning, splinting, and modalities.
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NO STRAWS Sign

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This sign is designed to be placed at bedside to improve carry-over of dysphagia strategies.
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My Calm Down Strategies

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides strategies to reduce anxiety and overwhelm and effectively communicate to parents, caregivers, and other adults when they need a break. Includes 5 visual cards for calm down strategies, as well as a blank square that you can use to create an individualized strategy for the child.
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Microwave Meals

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Cooking can present significant risks and challenges as adults age. Using a microwave as a primary cooking source can be a safer, simpler alternative to stovetop cooking that may allow clients to age in place. This resource includes the risks of stovetop cooking and many simple meal option “recipe cards” to make during a treatment […]
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Hierarchy of Cueing for Word-Finding

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes types of cues and a hierarchy of cueing used to help patients generate target words that can be used by therapists and/or caregivers when working with people who are experiencing aphasia.
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Grounding Techniques

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides examples of grounding techniques that patients can use when feeling anxious or worrisome. This handout can be used as a visual guide while instructing patients in grounding techniques and as a visual reminder for the patient to use for continued practice.
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Free Water Protocol

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Hydration is a persistent challenge for patients who are NPO. This handout describes the Free Water Protocol, established in 1984 at the Frazier Rehab Institute. The handout describes the risks, benefits, and guidelines around the protocol and is appropriate for staff, patients, families, caregivers, and therapists.
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Feeding Positioning for Children with Neurological Impairments

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout visually describes the proper positioning for comfort/safety, trunk/abdomen/back, table/tray, head/neck, and pelvis/legs/feet specifically for children with neurological disorders. This handout is targeted for therapists, parents, and caregivers.
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Dysphagia Postural Strategies: Head Tilt and Head Turn

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout addresses dysphagia related to unilateral weakness at some point in the oro-pharyngeal phase of the swallow. The handout provides visuals for the two strategies as well as a snapshot of the evidence-base for when these strategies may be most effective.
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