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Rachel Tappan, PT, DPT, NCS
Physical Therapist, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Outpatient Neuropsychology
We provide outpatient neuropsychological evaluations as part of our psychology services at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Our neuropsychology team specializes in the evaluation and treatment of a broad range of disorders and neurotrauma that affect cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning in adolescents and adults. We collaborate with our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician colleagues at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Laurie Scherrer: Helping People with Dementia Live Fulfilling Lives
Laurie Scherrer had two forms of dementia, specifically early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal lobe degeneration. Eventually, Laurie became an active member of DAA and now serves on its Board of Directors.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Strains System for People With Dual Diagnoses of Mental Health Issues and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic strained many of the services offered by HCBS programs and required organizations to adapt.
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Should I Disclose to My Employer? It’s More Complicated for People with Invisible Disabilities
When someone experiences a stroke or a traumatic brain injury, they usually have little choice but to inform their employer because they need time off to rest and recover.
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Engineering a Successful Stroke Recovery
Igal survived a stroke and was told he would not walk or speak again. This engineering professor attended our Intensive Aphasia Program to regain his abilities.
Patient Story
Gadi Revivo, DO
Section Chief, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Back to College After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Brett suffered a severe TBI after a skiing accident. Through our Amicous Program, daily speech therapy and inpatient care he walked out of the hospital.
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Incontinence Impact Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
Bodily FunctionsGeneral Health & Development
Activities & Participation
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$250.00Rehabilitation Measure
Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function
Time
minutes , 10-30 minutesScoring takes an additional 20-30 minutes
cost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Spinal Cord Injury experts quoted in the New York Times
Dr. Arun Jayamaran, executive director of the technology and innovation hub at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Dr. Elliot Roth, an attending physician at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Brain Innovation Center, were quoted in a New York Times article on a study investigating the use of electrical stimulation to the spine to help people who have experienced stroke regain some movement in their arms and hands.
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