1st Edition

Working with Adults with Acquired Brain Injury Perspectives and Approaches for Speech and Language Therapists

By Zoë Gilbertson, Alexandra Henson Copyright 2026
340 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

340 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

340 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

Working 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. The text introduces key... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Equity, Diversity and Belonging  3. Mental Capacity  4. Disorders of Consciousness  5. Social Communication & Communication Partner Training  6. Project-based Therapy  7. Therapy Groups  8. Behaviours that Challenge  9. Functional Neurological Disorder  10. Technology  11. Goals  12. Outcome Measures

Biography

Zoë Gilbertson is a highly specialist SLT working with adults with neurological disorders, with experience in settings from acute to long-term. She is also an independent clinical supervisor, lecturer in speech therapy and host of the podcast 'Speechies talk about...'.

Alexandra Henson is a Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy in a London hospital, and an SLT Expert Witness. She has worked with people with acquired neurological diagnoses throughout the pathway from acute to community.