Difficulties with speech, language, communication and cognition are common after ABI. They can affect everyday life, relationships, work, education, problem solving, a person’s ability to manage information and advocate for themselves, and their wellbeing.
Specialist assessment identifies strengths, challenges and the underlying cognitive‑communication profile.
Swallowing changes – also known as dysphagia – can occur following an Acquired Brain Injury, stroke or progressive neurological conditions.
A specialist Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS) assessment provides a clear understanding of risk, safety and support needs.
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is characterised by neurological symptoms occurring without structural brain disease.
FND is recognised by the NHS and major health organisations as a common and treatable condition where individuals experience disabling symptoms where the underlying pattern differs from traditional neurological diseases.
Returning to work after an acquired brain injury is rarely just about physical recovery. For many adults, language, speech, cognitive‑communication difficulties and executive dysfunction are the biggest barriers to successful vocational rehabilitation.
Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) play a central role in helping individuals rebuild the communication and thinking skills needed to participate confidently, safely and sustainably in the workplace.
Highly specialist medico legal assessment and report writing is available for adults and children with acquired brain injuries, including instruction from claimant and defence solicitors and case managers.
Rowan has specialist expert witness report writing training and experience of adult and paediatric cases.
The Mental Capacity Act requires assessors to support a person to understand, retain, weigh up and communicate a decision, all of which rely on cognitive communication skills that are often affected after an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
Individual therapy sessions are tailored to the person’s goals, strengths and rehabilitation stage. Sessions can take place at home, in a clinic, in the community or even online
The collaborative, structured therapy is designed to build independence, confidence and participation.
Professional supervision is available for Speech & Language Therapists, rehabilitation assistants and MDT colleagues working in Acquired Brain Injury, neurorehabilitation or community settings.
Training is available for health, social care, education and legal teams ABI, neurorehabilitation or community settings. This also includes flexible online training options which are ideal for remote teams or services seeking accessible professional development.
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