Neuro-rehabilitation & Aphasia

Communication evaluation and targeted language therapy for stroke survivors and neurological communication needs.

Neuro-rehabilitation & Aphasia

Neuro-rehabilitation & Aphasia

What this actually involves

Nadine’s clinical experience includes bedside communication evaluations for post-stroke patients with aphasia at Al-Zahraa Hospital – University Medical Center on an on-call basis.

Her home-based practice also includes language rehabilitation for stroke survivors. Therapy is built around functional communication, language stimulation and guidance for relatives and caregivers.

  • Post-stroke communicationClinical evaluation of oral communication and language.

  • AphasiaSupport for language difficulties associated with neurological conditions.

  • Functional goalsCommunication needs within the person’s everyday routines.

  • Caregiver guidanceStrategies for relatives and those supporting recovery.

How it is staged

Assessment, support and review

The pace and content are adapted to the individual’s needs.

Review the clinical history

Stage 01

Review the clinical history

Discuss medical information and the communication changes noticed.

Evaluate language needs

Stage 02

Evaluate language needs

Assess current communication abilities and priorities.

Build functional communication

Stage 03

Build functional communication

Use targeted language work and caregiver support, with regular review.

Why it is done this way

What you get out of it

Individual assessment

Goals follow the person’s needs, abilities and daily routines.

Family involvement

Practical guidance helps relatives and caregivers support the work.

Everyday participation

Therapy focuses on communication and activities that matter to the person.

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Illustrative stock photography; these images do not show a patient’s before-and-after results.

Individual goals

From assessment to everyday support

Assessment helps identify the individual’s needs and priorities. Therapy and home guidance follow those goals, with progress discussed and the plan reviewed as care develops.

Questions

About neuro-rehabilitation & aphasia

Do you work with stroke survivors?

Yes. Both the CV and practice brief describe post-stroke aphasia evaluation and language therapy.

Are home visits possible?

Home-based sessions are offered. Contact Nadine to discuss location and availability.

Can a caregiver join?

Family counseling and home-care guidance are part of the practice’s stated services.

Related

Often run alongside it

Speech & Language Assessment

An individual evaluation of speech, oral and written language, and communication needs.

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Language Delay & Disorders

Support for understanding, expression, vocabulary and developmental language needs.

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Articulation & Phonology

Assessment and therapy for speech sounds, sound patterns and speech clarity.

Learn more

Talk to Nadine about neuro-rehabilitation & aphasia

Send a message describing what you have noticed. You will get an honest answer about whether this is the right place to start.

Stay in touch

Connect with Nadine

@nadine_alawieh

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