The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Communication Lab @sydney.edu.au‬ 🧠 Cracking the code of communication 💬 Studying cognition and communication after brain injury, stroke & dementia | Prof. Leanne Togher & team https://lnk.bio/abicommunicationlabhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mk7glcuglc2e🧠🌏 The NSW Statewide Brain Injury Telepsychiatry Service connects mental health and #braininjury care—vital for rural communities and improving access to specialist support and reducing emergency visits. 💬 Learn more: braininjurypsychiatry.com.au24 Apr 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7glcuglc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mjxkjmoxzc25🧠 We’re excited to share a new #research initiative to develop the #SocialBrainToolkit Virtual Clinic 🎓 This research from @sydney.edu.au aims to better understand how #onlinetools can support people with #TBI and their #families Scan the QR code or visit the link to #participate: lnkd.in/gJqA8vQP20 Apr 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxkjmoxzc25https://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mjvep6jrlq2e🧠 Myth: If someone speaks clearly, their #braininjury is mild. 💡 Fact: #Communication challenges aren’t always visible. After #TBI, people may sound “normal” but still struggle with word finding, organising thoughts, and social communication.20 Apr 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvep6jrlq2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mjoecwhm722i🧠 We’re excited to share a new #research initiative to develop the #SocialBrainToolkit Virtual Clinic 🎓 This research from @sydney.edu.au aims to better understand how #onlinetools can support people with #TBI and their #families Scan the QR code or visit the link to #participate: lnkd.in/gJqA8vQP17 Apr 2026 07:05 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoecwhm722ihttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mjntcfornq2vMeet Dr Sophie Brassel, Lecturer at the #UniversityofSydney, specialising in cognitive-communication disorders following #TBI 🧠 Her #research explores #virtualreality in #rehabilitation to improve outcomes for people with #communication difficulties 💬17 Apr 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjntcfornq2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mjiseeuxlz2nMeet Dr. Petra Avramovic, Lecturer at the #UniversityofSydney, specialising in #TBI 🎓🧠 With experience across clinical and #research roles, she focuses on improving #communication outcomes for people with TBI and is passionate about training future health professionals in patient-centred care.15 Apr 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjiseeuxlz2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mjgbvdnpub2mA recent study from Sweden (Neurology) shows #TBI has long-term impacts on employment. Following ~100,000 people with TBI, researchers found higher rates of work disability lasting up to five years. Read more: https://www.miragenews.com/brain-injury-tied-to-long-term-work-disability-1619574/ #BrainInjury #Neurorehabilitation14 Apr 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjgbvdnpub2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mje3kgu3hs2j🌟 Meet the teaching and research academic team! Dr Sophie Brassel @sophiebrassel.bsky.social Dr Petra Avramović @petraavramovic.bsky.social Dr Rachael Rietdijk Dr Melissa (Liss) Brunner @lissbee.bsky.social Dr Elise Bogart @elisebogart.bsky.social More here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abi-communication-lab-aa0131367_braininjury-cognitivecommunication-speechpathology-activity-7449318594695553025-5ZBh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAFr3O9gB7VWPOIbgbFiOz0WBzXhl9OZmIRs13 Apr 2026 05:01 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mje3kgu3hs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mjdkhzygn52q🔍 Have you checked out our BlueSky Starter Pack? 🌍 Visit the link to learn more about our researchers at @abicommlab.bsky.social and what's going on in the world of brain injury and cognitive-communication disorder science!! go.bsky.app/5FAWnBt [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Apr 2026 23:56 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdkhzygn52qhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mjdjo5bgaf2qWe're still recruiting!!! 🧠 We’re sharing a new #research initiative to develop the #SocialBrainToolkit Virtual Clinic and inviting you to help us co-create the tool. 🔗 If you’re interested in contributing or learning more, please scan the QR code in the video or visit: tinyurl.com/TBI-VC-Survey [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Apr 2026 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdjo5bgaf2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mj6qjmmlat2hOn #WorldParkinsonsDay, we recognise Parkinson’s affects more than movement — it can impact #communication, #cognition, and connection. 💬 We stand with the Parkinson’s community to raise awareness, improve access to care, and advance #science that helps people stay connected. 🔬 #ParkinsonsDisease11 Apr 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6qjmmlat2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mj47ztkkqd2bOn #PrimaryProgressiveAphasiaAwarenessDay 🧠, we recognise how #language loss affects identity, relationships, and daily life. #PPA gradually impacts communication — finding words, following conversations, and expressing thoughts. 💬 #PPAAwareness #PrimaryProgressiveAphasia #CommunicationMatters10 Apr 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj47ztkkqd2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mj2boysegk2v✨ #Publication alert! New article by Victoria Lam, Melissa Brunner @lissbee.bsky.social & Catherine Talbot: “Fragments that define my shape” — a qualitative study on self-identity after acquired brain injury. Read here 🔗 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09638288.2026.2651302 #BrainInjury #SocialMedia #Identity09 Apr 2026 07:24 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2boysegk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3miuon5bjw52oOn #WorldHealthDay, we celebrate that #health goes beyond recovery — it’s #communication, connection, and quality of life. 💬🤝 Building healthier futures through #science 🔬, #collaboration 🤝, and #compassion 💙 #BrainInjury #CommunicationMatters #Neurorehabilitation07 Apr 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3miuon5bjw52ohttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mihyxmjjtk2y🧠 Myth: Memory problems after #TBI only affect old #memories. 💡 Fact: TBI can affect both forming new memories and recalling past ones. People may have trouble remembering conversations, learning new routines, or experience memory gaps — past or present. Memory after #braininjury is complex.02 Apr 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihyxmjjtk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mihwitjmcs2h📣 Join us for an afternoon designed for people with #aphasia and their supporters to connect, hosted by Sydney Aphasia Social Group! 🗓 Thursday, 14 May 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Level 4, Susan Wakil Health Building, The University of Sydney 👉 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-aphasia-social-group-chit-chat-session-2bhrhz8502 Apr 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihwitjmcs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3miaqjeoaic2e👏 Shout out to Dr Chelsea Larkman for her insightful Aphasia CRE talk on 25 March! She explored challenges and practical, collaborative solutions for interpreter-supported #aphasia therapy. 🌍🗣️ 🎥 Watch the full presentation: lnkd.in/g9F_teiR #SpeechPathology #Rehabilitation30 Mar 2026 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3miaqjeoaic2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mia63zgvvk22Proud to see Dr Megan Trebilcock present at #NSWStrokeForum2026 🧠👏 Her talk spotlighted #aphasia and the need for sustainable, long-term support to improve outcomes 💬✨ An inspiring day of #collaboration across the #stroke journey — from response to life after recovery 🌟 #research29 Mar 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mia63zgvvk22https://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mi5x3drznp2s🧠 Our first Acquired Brain Injury Communication Lab #newsletter is out! Get the latest on our #research, projects, and ways to get involved in brain injury & #communication. 📍 Read: lnkd.in/gYTkkHf7 📬 Subscribe: lnkd.in/gq9Wu9i8 #BrainInjury #CommunicationResearch #Neurorehabilitation29 Mar 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5x3drznp2shttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mhw5c6yeww2y🦷💬 #TeachBack is a simple #communication strategy that helps improve #patient understanding and follow-through. 🎥 This short video shows Teach Back in action during a routine dental visit, highlighting how checking understanding in real time supports better care. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liMU18V6yNE25 Mar 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhw5c6yeww2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mhrerpsqvu24🧠💬 The OSTRICH tool helps #healthcare services assess their environment for inclusive #communication. Small observations today → big improvements in patient-centered care tomorrow 💡 🎥 Watch it here: 🔗 https://youtube.com/shorts/lliNOCYxeFI?si=pYiLmOjpqzjHHh1U #InclusiveHealthcare #CommunicationAccess #PatientCentredCare24 Mar 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrerpsqvu24https://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mhjte44zaa2i🧠 Our first Acquired Brain Injury Communication Lab #newsletter is out! Get the latest on our research, projects, and ways to get involved in brain injury & communication. 📍 Read: lnkd.in/gg6QMVPH 📬 Subscribe: lnkd.in/gq9Wu9i8 #BrainInjury #CommunicationResearch #Neurorehabilitation #BrainHealth21 Mar 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjte44zaa2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mhhcy6hjvy2c🧠 We’re sharing a new #research initiative to develop the #SocialBrainToolkit Virtual Clinic and inviting you to help us co-create the tool. 🔗 If you’re interested in contributing or learning more, please scan the QR code in the video or visit this link: tinyurl.com/TBI-VC-Survey20 Mar 2026 01:02 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhhcy6hjvy2chttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mh5kfm6w722h🧠 Our first Acquired Brain Injury Communication Lab #newsletter is out! Get the latest on our #research, projects, and ways to get involved in brain injury & #communication. 📍 Read: lnkd.in/gYTkkHf7 📬 Subscribe: lnkd.in/gq9Wu9i8 #BrainInjury #CommunicationResearch #Neurorehabilitation16 Mar 2026 03:48 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5kfm6w722hhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mhcbyqebb42d🧠 #SwallowingAwarenessDay We highlight the importance of safe swallowing—a function often taken for granted, but can be seriously impacted by brain injury, stroke, or neurological conditions. Speech pathologists play a vital role in assessing and rehabilitating swallowing difficulties.18 Mar 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhcbyqebb42dhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mh5kfm6w722h🧠 Our first Acquired Brain Injury Communication Lab #newsletter is out! Get the latest on our #research, projects, and ways to get involved in brain injury & #communication. 📍 Read: lnkd.in/gYTkkHf7 📬 Subscribe: lnkd.in/gq9Wu9i8 #BrainInjury #CommunicationResearch #Neurorehabilitation16 Mar 2026 03:48 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5kfm6w722hhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mh5azdc6ei2a🧠🌟 #BrainAwarenessWeek We celebrate the complexity of the brain and the #research that helps us understand and heal it. This week is a reminder to support #BrainHealth and highlight the importance of research in transforming outcomes for people affected by brain injury and neurological conditions.16 Mar 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5azdc6ei2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mgt7662taw2b🧠 We’re passionate about helping people understand how the #brain works, and breaks are a powerful part of that story. Here’s what #science shows: 🔹 Breaks prevent mental fatigue 🔹 Movement increases cognitive performance 🔹 Switching environments sparks creativity 🔹 Microbreaks reduce stress12 Mar 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgt7662taw2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/abicommlab.bsky.social/post/3mgo6b2qpkw2i🎥 This video shows how the OSTRICH tool helps services identify #communication needs and embed them into everyday workflows — from contact centre calls to electronic medical records. Small changes can make care safer and more #inclusive for everyone 💡 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ffruqPMeUU10 Mar 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:zunqiqwfdqd2ro7fd5am3gr6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgo6b2qpkw2i