Working with Adults with Acquired Brain Injury by Zo Gilbert... - 9781032278131

Working with Adults with Acquired Brain InjuryPerspectives and Approaches for Speech and Language Therapists\nAuthor(s): Zo Gilbertson, Alexandra Henson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032278131, 978-1032278131\nSynopsis\nWorking with Adults with Acquired Brain Injury is for clinicians who wish to transcend diagnostic labels and work in a patient centred way to achieve individuals goals. In it, practising speech and language therapists share their experience of applying theory to practice when working with adults who have sustained brain injuries that require post-acute rehabilitation.\n\nThe text introduces key overarching themes which influence every area of clinical work with adults with brain injury; working with diversity, outcome measurement, mental capacity, and use of technology in speech and language therapy. It continues with chapters on core clinical caseloads and treatment approaches for communicatio.