Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Graham Tyler offers Hong Kong based & Online Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Dr Graham Tyler: Clinical Neuropsychologist Hong Kong & Online

What is Neuropsychological Rehabilitation?

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation is a specialised field that combines clinical neuropsychology with evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help individuals recover and adapt following brain injury, neurological conditions, or cognitive impairments. Our approach focuses on maximising functional independence and improving quality of life through targeted cognitive training, compensatory strategies, and environmental modifications.

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation represents the intersection of neurology, neuroscience, psychology, and rehabilitation medicine. Our Neuropsychological Rehabilitation programmes are specifically designed around your unique cognitive profile, identified with the assistance of our clinical neuropsychologist through neuropsychological assessment, and scientifically tailored to your own personal recovery goals.

The Science Behind Neuropsychological Recovery

Modern neuropsychology and neuroscience has demonstrated the brain’s remarkable capacity for neuroplasticity – its ability to reorganise and form new neural connections throughout life. Our neuropsychological rehabilitation programmes harness this natural healing process through structured, evidence-based interventions that promote cognitive recovery and functional improvement.

We work with individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy and other neurological disorders, and we assist with compensatory strategies for those living with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease or Parkinson’s Disease. Our programmes also support those experiencing cognitive difficulties following medical treatments, neurosurgery,  infections, or other health challenges that impact brain function.

Evidence-Based Practice

Our rehabilitation programs are grounded in the latest research in neurology, cognitive neuroscience and rehabilitation psychology. We utilise validated assessment tools and proven intervention techniques, continuously updating our methods based on emerging scientific evidence.

Holistic Recovery Focus

We recognise that cognitive rehabilitation extends beyond isolated skill training. Our programmes address the whole person, considering their goals, emotional well-being, social functioning, and quality of life factors that influence successful recovery and adaptation.

Attention & Concentration Therapy

Evidence-based interventions to improve sustained attention, selective attention, and divided attention abilities. Programmes include both computer-based training and real-world application exercises.

Memory Rehabilitation Programs

Specialised interventions for memory difficulties including both restorative training and compensatory strategy development. We address working memory, learning, and recall challenges across different memory systems.

Executive Function Training

Comprehensive programmes targeting planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and self-regulation skills essential for independent living and successful return to work or education.

Cognitive Rehabilitation Training

Targeted exercises and strategies to improve attention, memory, executive functioning, and processing speed. Programmes are individually designed based on your cognitive strengths and areas for improvement.

Communication & Language Rehabilitation

Support for language and communication difficulties following brain injury, working in collaboration with speech-language pathologists when appropriate.

Compensatory Strategy Training

Development of practical techniques and tools to work around persistent cognitive difficulties, including external memory aids, organisation systems, and environmental modifications.

Family & Caregiver Education

Support and training for family members and caregivers to understand cognitive changes and learn how to provide optimal support during the recovery process.

Return-to-Work Rehabilitation

Specialised programmes designed to prepare individuals for successful return to employment, including workplace cognitive demands assessment, skills training, and employer collaboration.

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Approach

1. Comprehensive Assessment

Patient undertakes an in-person or online neuropsychological assessment, to understand their cognitive profile, strengths, and areas requiring neuropsychological intervention.

2. Goal Setting

Collaborative development of meaningful, achievable rehabilitation goals based on patient's personal priorities and functional needs.

3. Individualised Program

Design of a personalised rehabilitation programme combining evidence-based interventions tailored to patient's specific needs and goals.

4. Active Rehabilitation Training

Implementation of structured rehabilitation activities, cognitive exercises, and strategy training through regular neuropsychologist led sessions.

5. Progress Monitoring & Adjustment

Regular assessment of progress and programme adjustment to ensure optimal outcomes and continued improvement.

Is Online Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Effective?

If the patient is not based within easy access to our Hong Kong clinic, you may be wondering how effective it would be to engage our Online Neuropsychological Rehabilitation.  Our Clinical Neuropsychologist can advise the likely prognosis at the first online Intake Session. Undertaking Neuropsychological Rehabilitation online is what many people have to do, simply because they live far from a competent Clinical Neuropsychologist, or because they have conditions which preclude them from travelling or going outside of the home. This form of Cognitive Rehabilitation was also used with success during COVID. In short, many cognitive conditions can be effectively rehabilitated using an online medium with a professional and experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist and family support. For those which cannot, our Clinical Neuropsychologist will advise based on your situation at presentation.

Meet our Clinical Neuropsychologist

If you have one or two simple questions, feel free to message us using our chat icon to the bottom right of the page.

You may also find our Neuropsychologist in our Brain Lounge and can ask questions there.

Kindly book confirmed meetings and consults below. For new patients seeking Neuropsychological Assessment or Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, please book an INTAKE SESSION first.

DR GRAHAM TYLER
Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist

Your online meeting will be with Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Graham Tyler. Dr Tyler is a Registered Psychologist in Hong Kong (HKPS) and Australia (AHPRA) and is a Chartered Psychologist and full member of the British Psychological Society's Division of Neuropsychology.