ABI Communication Lab 🧠 🌱 💬
@abicommlab.bsky.social
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
🧠 Cracking the code of communication 💬
Studying cognition and communication after brain injury, stroke & dementia | Prof. Leanne Togher & team
📚 #BookoftheMonth: "Where Is the Mango Princess?" by Cathy Crimmins 🧠
This month, we’re spotlighting Where Is the Mango Princess?, a compelling memoir by Cathy Crimmins that offers a raw, honest, and at times unexpectedly humorous look into life after #traumaticbraininjury.
This month, we’re spotlighting Where Is the Mango Princess?, a compelling memoir by Cathy Crimmins that offers a raw, honest, and at times unexpectedly humorous look into life after #traumaticbraininjury.
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
📚 #BookoftheMonth: "Where Is the Mango Princess?" by Cathy Crimmins 🧠
This month, we’re spotlighting Where Is the Mango Princess?, a compelling memoir by Cathy Crimmins that offers a raw, honest, and at times unexpectedly humorous look into life after #traumaticbraininjury.
This month, we’re spotlighting Where Is the Mango Princess?, a compelling memoir by Cathy Crimmins that offers a raw, honest, and at times unexpectedly humorous look into life after #traumaticbraininjury.
Reposted by ABI Communication Lab 🧠 🌱 💬
🙌 Join us at the #UniversityofSydney for Towards Authentic Partnerships: #Co-Design in Practice — an engaging #EMCR workshop exploring how to integrate #codesign into #research.
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🙌 Join us at the #UniversityofSydney for Towards Authentic Partnerships: #Co-Design in Practice — an engaging #EMCR workshop exploring how to integrate #codesign into #research.
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
🔬🧠 Happy #NationalSTEMDay! 🧠🔬
Today, we celebrate the power of #STEM and the critical role these fields play in advancing brain injury research and rehabilitation.
To the scientists, students, clinicians, engineers, and advocates moving this work forward—thank you.
Today, we celebrate the power of #STEM and the critical role these fields play in advancing brain injury research and rehabilitation.
To the scientists, students, clinicians, engineers, and advocates moving this work forward—thank you.
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
🔬🧠 Happy #NationalSTEMDay! 🧠🔬
Today, we celebrate the power of #STEM and the critical role these fields play in advancing brain injury research and rehabilitation.
To the scientists, students, clinicians, engineers, and advocates moving this work forward—thank you.
Today, we celebrate the power of #STEM and the critical role these fields play in advancing brain injury research and rehabilitation.
To the scientists, students, clinicians, engineers, and advocates moving this work forward—thank you.
🙌 Join us at the #UniversityofSydney for Towards Authentic Partnerships: #Co-Design in Practice — an engaging #EMCR workshop exploring how to integrate #codesign into #research.
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🙌 Join us at the #UniversityofSydney for Towards Authentic Partnerships: #Co-Design in Practice — an engaging #EMCR workshop exploring how to integrate #codesign into #research.
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
Reposted by ABI Communication Lab 🧠 🌱 💬
Dr Liss Brunner will be presenting at this year's #AustralianAphasiaAssociation Conference, joined by #livedexperience presenters Jennifer Le and Josh Espinosa to share how people with #aphasia use social media
📅 8–9 Nov 2025, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
📅 8–9 Nov 2025, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
November 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Dr Liss Brunner will be presenting at this year's #AustralianAphasiaAssociation Conference, joined by #livedexperience presenters Jennifer Le and Josh Espinosa to share how people with #aphasia use social media
📅 8–9 Nov 2025, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
📅 8–9 Nov 2025, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
🌟 #ResourceSpotlight
Brain Injury Australia offers structured learning opportunities designed for both self-study and workplace use.
Check out their comprehensive materials here: www.abistafftraining.info
Let’s continue to improve care and support for those living with #AcquiredBrainInjury. 📚
Brain Injury Australia offers structured learning opportunities designed for both self-study and workplace use.
Check out their comprehensive materials here: www.abistafftraining.info
Let’s continue to improve care and support for those living with #AcquiredBrainInjury. 📚
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🌟 #ResourceSpotlight
Brain Injury Australia offers structured learning opportunities designed for both self-study and workplace use.
Check out their comprehensive materials here: www.abistafftraining.info
Let’s continue to improve care and support for those living with #AcquiredBrainInjury. 📚
Brain Injury Australia offers structured learning opportunities designed for both self-study and workplace use.
Check out their comprehensive materials here: www.abistafftraining.info
Let’s continue to improve care and support for those living with #AcquiredBrainInjury. 📚
🎤 Professor Miranda Rose will be presenting at the 2025 #AustralianAphasiaAssociation National Conference. She is an internationally recognised #leader in #aphasiaresearch
📅 8–9 Nov 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
📅 8–9 Nov 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🎤 Professor Miranda Rose will be presenting at the 2025 #AustralianAphasiaAssociation National Conference. She is an internationally recognised #leader in #aphasiaresearch
📅 8–9 Nov 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
📅 8–9 Nov 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
Dr Liss Brunner will be presenting at this year's #AustralianAphasiaAssociation Conference, joined by #livedexperience presenters Jennifer Le and Josh Espinosa to share how people with #aphasia use social media
📅 8–9 Nov 2025, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
📅 8–9 Nov 2025, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
November 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Dr Liss Brunner will be presenting at this year's #AustralianAphasiaAssociation Conference, joined by #livedexperience presenters Jennifer Le and Josh Espinosa to share how people with #aphasia use social media
📅 8–9 Nov 2025, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
📅 8–9 Nov 2025, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
🎗️ This #Movember, we’re raising awareness for #MensHealth.
Let’s break the stigma, promote early intervention, and ensure access to vital resources.
Check out Movember's website to learn more and get involved:
👉 au.movember.com
#BrainInjuryAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
Let’s break the stigma, promote early intervention, and ensure access to vital resources.
Check out Movember's website to learn more and get involved:
👉 au.movember.com
#BrainInjuryAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🎗️ This #Movember, we’re raising awareness for #MensHealth.
Let’s break the stigma, promote early intervention, and ensure access to vital resources.
Check out Movember's website to learn more and get involved:
👉 au.movember.com
#BrainInjuryAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
Let’s break the stigma, promote early intervention, and ensure access to vital resources.
Check out Movember's website to learn more and get involved:
👉 au.movember.com
#BrainInjuryAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
🎉 Here's an overview of the upcoming #AustralianAphasiaAssociation National Conference!
📅 Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 November 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Get your tickets here events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
We can’t wait to #connect and share ideas in #aphasia support ✨
📅 Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 November 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Get your tickets here events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
We can’t wait to #connect and share ideas in #aphasia support ✨
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🎉 Here's an overview of the upcoming #AustralianAphasiaAssociation National Conference!
📅 Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 November 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Get your tickets here events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
We can’t wait to #connect and share ideas in #aphasia support ✨
📅 Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 November 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Get your tickets here events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
We can’t wait to #connect and share ideas in #aphasia support ✨
🎤 Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall will be presenting at the 2025 #AustralianAphasiaAssociation National Conference. She is a world leader in #aphasia research and #rehabilitation.
📅 8–9 Nov 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
📅 8–9 Nov 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🎤 Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall will be presenting at the 2025 #AustralianAphasiaAssociation National Conference. She is a world leader in #aphasia research and #rehabilitation.
📅 8–9 Nov 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
📅 8–9 Nov 2025
📍 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney
👉 Register here: events.humanitix.com/australian-a...
🌟 Join us at the #UniversityofSydney for Towards Authentic Partnerships: #Co-Design in Practice — an engaging hashtag #EMCR workshop exploring how to integrate hashtag #codesign into research.
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
🌟 Join us at the #UniversityofSydney for Towards Authentic Partnerships: #Co-Design in Practice — an engaging hashtag #EMCR workshop exploring how to integrate hashtag #codesign into research.
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
🧠 #CommunicationDisability can often be invisible so it's important for #HealthcareProfessionals to ask: “Do you have any communication support needs?”
Part of the #CommunicationforSafeCare project, this video explores how to identify when someone may have #CommunicationSupportNeeds.
#OSTRICHTool
Part of the #CommunicationforSafeCare project, this video explores how to identify when someone may have #CommunicationSupportNeeds.
#OSTRICHTool
October 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
🧠 #CommunicationDisability can often be invisible so it's important for #HealthcareProfessionals to ask: “Do you have any communication support needs?”
Part of the #CommunicationforSafeCare project, this video explores how to identify when someone may have #CommunicationSupportNeeds.
#OSTRICHTool
Part of the #CommunicationforSafeCare project, this video explores how to identify when someone may have #CommunicationSupportNeeds.
#OSTRICHTool
🗣️ #Teachback is a simple but powerful technique where #HealthcareProfessionals invite patients to explain back what they’ve been told to check understanding.
▶️ As part of the #CommunicationforSafeCare project, we’re sharing a short video that demonstrates teachback in action.
▶️ As part of the #CommunicationforSafeCare project, we’re sharing a short video that demonstrates teachback in action.
October 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
🗣️ #Teachback is a simple but powerful technique where #HealthcareProfessionals invite patients to explain back what they’ve been told to check understanding.
▶️ As part of the #CommunicationforSafeCare project, we’re sharing a short video that demonstrates teachback in action.
▶️ As part of the #CommunicationforSafeCare project, we’re sharing a short video that demonstrates teachback in action.
🌟 Every breakthrough in #research starts with a conversation and is made possible through #PartnershipsForChange.
📩 We're always open to meaningful conversations and collaborative ideas.
Reach out at abi.communication-lab@sydney.edu.au - we’d love to connect.
Let’s make a difference together.
📩 We're always open to meaningful conversations and collaborative ideas.
Reach out at abi.communication-lab@sydney.edu.au - we’d love to connect.
Let’s make a difference together.
October 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🌟 Every breakthrough in #research starts with a conversation and is made possible through #PartnershipsForChange.
📩 We're always open to meaningful conversations and collaborative ideas.
Reach out at abi.communication-lab@sydney.edu.au - we’d love to connect.
Let’s make a difference together.
📩 We're always open to meaningful conversations and collaborative ideas.
Reach out at abi.communication-lab@sydney.edu.au - we’d love to connect.
Let’s make a difference together.
Join us for the 2025 #AustralianAphasiaAssociation Conference - Silver Anniversary, Striving for Gold! 🌟
🗓 Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th November
📍 Australian Catholic University (and online!)
🎟 Tickets now available — including online attendance!
👉 Get your tickets here: lnkd.in/gbn89Xd3
🗓 Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th November
📍 Australian Catholic University (and online!)
🎟 Tickets now available — including online attendance!
👉 Get your tickets here: lnkd.in/gbn89Xd3
October 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Join us for the 2025 #AustralianAphasiaAssociation Conference - Silver Anniversary, Striving for Gold! 🌟
🗓 Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th November
📍 Australian Catholic University (and online!)
🎟 Tickets now available — including online attendance!
👉 Get your tickets here: lnkd.in/gbn89Xd3
🗓 Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th November
📍 Australian Catholic University (and online!)
🎟 Tickets now available — including online attendance!
👉 Get your tickets here: lnkd.in/gbn89Xd3
🎉 Huge congratulations to @lissbee.bsky.social, winner of the SEMCAN Good #MentorAward! Selected as one of just 10 outstanding mentors from over 180 nominations, Liss’ dedication, guidance, and support have truly made a remarkable impact.
#Mentoring #Inspiration #Leadership #Award #Celebration
#Mentoring #Inspiration #Leadership #Award #Celebration
October 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
🎉 Huge congratulations to @lissbee.bsky.social, winner of the SEMCAN Good #MentorAward! Selected as one of just 10 outstanding mentors from over 180 nominations, Liss’ dedication, guidance, and support have truly made a remarkable impact.
#Mentoring #Inspiration #Leadership #Award #Celebration
#Mentoring #Inspiration #Leadership #Award #Celebration
📚 #BookOfTheMonth - "Surviving Brain Injury: Stories of Strength and Inspiration" by Amy Zellmer
💡 Why We Chose This Book
Diverse Perspectives: Offers a global view of #BrainInjury
Authentic Voices: Stories of the human side of recovery
Educational Insight: Information for survivors and caregivers
💡 Why We Chose This Book
Diverse Perspectives: Offers a global view of #BrainInjury
Authentic Voices: Stories of the human side of recovery
Educational Insight: Information for survivors and caregivers
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
📚 #BookOfTheMonth - "Surviving Brain Injury: Stories of Strength and Inspiration" by Amy Zellmer
💡 Why We Chose This Book
Diverse Perspectives: Offers a global view of #BrainInjury
Authentic Voices: Stories of the human side of recovery
Educational Insight: Information for survivors and caregivers
💡 Why We Chose This Book
Diverse Perspectives: Offers a global view of #BrainInjury
Authentic Voices: Stories of the human side of recovery
Educational Insight: Information for survivors and caregivers
🌍 🧠 On #WorldMentalHealth Day, we spotlight the vital connection between brain injury and mental health. Let’s continue to raise #awareness and promote accessible #MentalHealthCare for all.
Learn more here:
🔗 www.beyondblue.org.au
🔗 www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
🔗 www.headtohealth.gov.au
Learn more here:
🔗 www.beyondblue.org.au
🔗 www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
🔗 www.headtohealth.gov.au
October 10, 2025 at 5:36 AM
🌍 🧠 On #WorldMentalHealth Day, we spotlight the vital connection between brain injury and mental health. Let’s continue to raise #awareness and promote accessible #MentalHealthCare for all.
Learn more here:
🔗 www.beyondblue.org.au
🔗 www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
🔗 www.headtohealth.gov.au
Learn more here:
🔗 www.beyondblue.org.au
🔗 www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
🔗 www.headtohealth.gov.au
ABI Communication Lab #What’sOnMyDesk? 🧠✨
Here's what's been our desks:
🔹 Latest journal articles and notes
🔹 Favourite coffee mug ☕
🔹 Lab notebooks filled with observations and ideas
🔹 Sticky notes
What's on your desk? Share your list in the comments!
#LabLife
Here's what's been our desks:
🔹 Latest journal articles and notes
🔹 Favourite coffee mug ☕
🔹 Lab notebooks filled with observations and ideas
🔹 Sticky notes
What's on your desk? Share your list in the comments!
#LabLife
October 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
ABI Communication Lab #What’sOnMyDesk? 🧠✨
Here's what's been our desks:
🔹 Latest journal articles and notes
🔹 Favourite coffee mug ☕
🔹 Lab notebooks filled with observations and ideas
🔹 Sticky notes
What's on your desk? Share your list in the comments!
#LabLife
Here's what's been our desks:
🔹 Latest journal articles and notes
🔹 Favourite coffee mug ☕
🔹 Lab notebooks filled with observations and ideas
🔹 Sticky notes
What's on your desk? Share your list in the comments!
#LabLife
🎤 #ConferenceTips
✅ Know your audience—keep it clear and practise out loud
✅ Use visuals to support your message
✅ Prepare for questions and don’t be afraid to say “I’m not sure, but I’d love to follow up”
✅ Most of all, enjoy the experience!
Got some other tips? Comment below👇
✅ Know your audience—keep it clear and practise out loud
✅ Use visuals to support your message
✅ Prepare for questions and don’t be afraid to say “I’m not sure, but I’d love to follow up”
✅ Most of all, enjoy the experience!
Got some other tips? Comment below👇
October 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🎤 #ConferenceTips
✅ Know your audience—keep it clear and practise out loud
✅ Use visuals to support your message
✅ Prepare for questions and don’t be afraid to say “I’m not sure, but I’d love to follow up”
✅ Most of all, enjoy the experience!
Got some other tips? Comment below👇
✅ Know your audience—keep it clear and practise out loud
✅ Use visuals to support your message
✅ Prepare for questions and don’t be afraid to say “I’m not sure, but I’d love to follow up”
✅ Most of all, enjoy the experience!
Got some other tips? Comment below👇
🙌 Highlights from our recent “Through My Eyes” #ArtShowcase, featuring Brigitte, a sculptor using art to express her journey after #TBI.
💻 Watch Brigitte’s explanations about her art online here: youtu.be/joiaKJ97-aY
✨ Check out Brigitte’s Instagram here: www.instagram.com/claycrackedi...
💻 Watch Brigitte’s explanations about her art online here: youtu.be/joiaKJ97-aY
✨ Check out Brigitte’s Instagram here: www.instagram.com/claycrackedi...
Introducing Brigitte
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🙌 Highlights from our recent “Through My Eyes” #ArtShowcase, featuring Brigitte, a sculptor using art to express her journey after #TBI.
💻 Watch Brigitte’s explanations about her art online here: youtu.be/joiaKJ97-aY
✨ Check out Brigitte’s Instagram here: www.instagram.com/claycrackedi...
💻 Watch Brigitte’s explanations about her art online here: youtu.be/joiaKJ97-aY
✨ Check out Brigitte’s Instagram here: www.instagram.com/claycrackedi...
💻 Happy #NationalTechiesDay! Today, we celebrate the brilliant minds advancing technology and the vital role tech plays in our research.
🧠 Here's to the #TechInnovators helping us bridge the gap between science and real-world impact. Your work drives our #research discoveries.
#TechForGood
🧠 Here's to the #TechInnovators helping us bridge the gap between science and real-world impact. Your work drives our #research discoveries.
#TechForGood
October 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
💻 Happy #NationalTechiesDay! Today, we celebrate the brilliant minds advancing technology and the vital role tech plays in our research.
🧠 Here's to the #TechInnovators helping us bridge the gap between science and real-world impact. Your work drives our #research discoveries.
#TechForGood
🧠 Here's to the #TechInnovators helping us bridge the gap between science and real-world impact. Your work drives our #research discoveries.
#TechForGood
🧠 Check out a new video explainer of our recent #publication:
“Social Communication Implementable and Applicable Lens (SoCIAL): A Framework for Addressing Assessment of Social Communication.”
Read here 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40378192/
#BrainInjury #SpeechPathology #SocialCommunication
“Social Communication Implementable and Applicable Lens (SoCIAL): A Framework for Addressing Assessment of Social Communication.”
Read here 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40378192/
#BrainInjury #SpeechPathology #SocialCommunication
October 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🧠 Check out a new video explainer of our recent #publication:
“Social Communication Implementable and Applicable Lens (SoCIAL): A Framework for Addressing Assessment of Social Communication.”
Read here 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40378192/
#BrainInjury #SpeechPathology #SocialCommunication
“Social Communication Implementable and Applicable Lens (SoCIAL): A Framework for Addressing Assessment of Social Communication.”
Read here 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40378192/
#BrainInjury #SpeechPathology #SocialCommunication