09 Aug Can Intensive Speech & Language Therapy Improve Language in Aphasia Patients Post-Stroke?

Posted at 08:00h in Aphasia, Article, Language, Medical Conditions, research, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke

Aphasia commonly occurs after someone experiences a stroke. When a closed head injury occurs in the left hemisphere, a person may lose the ability to produce and understand language. Commonly, people think of aphasia as...

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02 Aug Frustrated Clients? take Natalie’s Advice

Posted at 08:06h in Cognitive Therapy, Highlight, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Video

We love the work that BIS Services is doing for people in the United Kingdom. We especially love the advice Natalie has for working with patients who often get frustrated. Take a watch and let...

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07 Jul Expert Advice – ADHD + TBI ?

Posted at 08:00h in ADHD, Occupational Therapy, TBI, Therapy Tips, Video

Natalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her entire interview found in the...

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14 Jun The Impact of COVID-19 On Cognition

Posted at 08:00h in Health, Neuroscience

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about new challenges across all components of the medical field. Clinical providers are learning about how COVID-19 has impacted the brain in survivors. Severe cases of COVID-19 have resulted in neuropsychological...

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26 May [Video] BIS Services – Going Digital During Covid

Posted at 10:29h in Occupational Therapy, Therapy Tips, Video

Natalie Mackenize has been working in Cognitive Rehabilitation since 2004. She holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology, is a certified brain injury specialist, accredited Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, and is the only Certifed...

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26 May Natalie Mackenzie – BIS Services

Posted at 09:35h in ADHD, Occupational Therapy, TBI, Therapy Tips, Video

Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Health Clinic understand that. Heather and Ayushi, one of Heather's skilled OTs,...

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26 May Expert Interview – Natalie Mackenzie

Posted at 08:00h in Occupational Therapy, TBI, Video

The day has finally arrived. This interview with Natalie is AMAZING! If you work in cognitive rehabilitation from TBIs this is a video you most definitely should like. Natalie Mackenzie has been working in...

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19 May How does Cognitive Training Impact Mood?

Posted at 09:06h in Highlight, Highlight, Highlight, Patient engagement, Professions, Social Cognition, Video

Natalie MacKenzie, MSc, CPCRT, CBIST, from BIS Services, talked with Dustin about how her patients feel about cognitive training and how it affects their moods. She also explains how she uses our digital tool in...

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17 May The Neurobiology of Reading

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Health, Medical Conditions, Neuroscience

Reading is a complex cognitive process that involves a network of connections throughout the entire brain. Oftentimes, educators overlook the neurobiology of cognitive skills required for activities such as reading. Understanding the neurobiology of reading...

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05 May What is Neurogenesis?

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Health, Medical Conditions, Neuroscience

Our brains are made of billions of cells. During development, stem cells receive signals from the outside environment that determine which kind of cell it will become within our brains. Sometimes, stem cells develop into...

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