“A prompt and efficient service, resulting in a positive outcome for our client.”

Haskell & Co Solicitors, Kent

“We required a very specific report, as we needed to show that a particular brain injury fell within the specific terms of an insurance policy. Dr Morrison and Alba Psychology fully understood the brief and produced an excellent report, on budget, which answered the precise question fully, and led to a successful outcome for our client.”

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP

“The report provided by Alba Psychology was concise and well delivered. The most important factor was the quick turnaround following assessment which can be essential within a legal setting.”

Morisons LLP Solicitors, Edinburgh

“Alba Psychology provided one-to-one therapy following my accident. The help I received was invaluable and helped me move towards recovery.”

Mr. L, private patient who had experienced brain injury

“It is good that we have access to a Neuropsychologist - if our screening indicates that someone may be significantly cognitively impaired in order to better identify the extent of the cognitive deficits. Having access to a specialist such as Dr. Morrison enhances the quality of care planning at Castlecraig.” Dr. McCann, Medical Director, Castlecraig Rehabilitation Hospital, Scottish Borders

“I needed an assessment of Autism for my son and daughter to assist with a visa application. The report provided by Dr. Morrison was excellent and helped us achieve our goal of moving to Australia with recommendations for support for my children.”

Mrs L, Greenock, Scotland

“I have been very happy with reports provided by Alba Psychology for expatriates claiming disability allowances – always clear and to the point.”

Dr. Marcus Ornstein, Embassy of the United States of America, London.

“Alba Psychology is the main provider for Psychological reports within Scotland for our group. They offer a reliable and consistent service”.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, Ministry of Justice, UK Government, Westminster.

“The report received proved to be very useful, and helped lead to a £300,000 recovery by our clients. Very satisfied with the service provided, and in particular the helpful communication with Dr Morrison.”

Anonymous Solicitor, January 2014

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Apps for Brain Injury Rehab

Posted on May 2, 2013

Recovery from brain injury can take time. With the advances in modern technology there a number of apps for your smartphone that can assist with this process.

Communication

Individuals with brain injury may find it hard to communicate in early stages of recovery so it may help to use a simple “yes no” format. Apps such as Answers: YesNo for iOS and Quick Talk AAC for Android can help with a forced choice format. There are further communication aids that involve emotions such as Bla|Bla|Bla for iOS, which shows fun faces reacting to sound.

Cognitive Rehab

There’s an app to match nearly any cognitive rehab goal:

iMazing andMatrix Game for visual problem solving

Awesome Memory for short-term memory,

Skill Game for executive functioning.

Compensatory tools

The calendar reminder on any mobile phone is a useful function to assit with prompting. A number of apps build on this format by including photos and voices to associate to a particular task. See Visual Schedule Planner , EZBuzz and Voice Reminder for further info. Sticky Notes for iOS and the Desk Notes widget for Android are also great for making virtual notes.

Carers

Virtual check in apps such as GPS-based Community Sidekick and Family GPS Tracker can help a significant other know where a person is in terms of following a daily routine.

Obviously all of the aforementioned apps are not a substitute for a targeted rehab programme but can be helpful.

Dr. Fraser Morrison, Clinical Director, Alba Psychology