Work With Our Neurorehab Experienced Therapists

At Arizona Neurorehabilitation (AzN), we begin each client’s journey with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary evaluation tailored to individuals recovering from brain injuries or other neurological conditions. This assessment phase is essential to understanding each client’s strengths, challenges, and potential for recovery.

Over two weeks, clients engage in structured assessments across multiple disciplines. Depending on the specific evaluation needs, sessions may range from two to eight hours per discipline. These assessments examine cognitive and functional abilities in depth.

Each discipline produces a detailed section in the final interdisciplinary report. The report concludes with an integrated Recommendations section that outlines both individualized and shared treatment goals. A full neuropsychological evaluation is included unless one has been completed within the past year, in which case a clinical interview and brief neuropsychological screen are conducted.

At the end of the assessment period, a collaborative feedback session is held with the client, their family, the referring Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or case manager, and all members of the AzN treatment team. Each discipline presents findings and recommendations to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared understanding. 

Clients who are determined to benefit from ongoing services may transition into AzN’s intensive neurorehabilitation program. Participation requires attending in-office services 2-4 days per week between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Public transportation training is available as part of the treatment services.

In the first two months, most clients receive between 10 to 15 hours of direct therapy contact per week, based on their individualized plan. Treatment may include both one-on-one and group therapy sessions, with clients encouraged to interact and engage with peers and therapists collaboratively.

Family or friends' involvement is a key component of the program. Family or friends' members are asked to meet with or communicate with the AzN staff to stay informed and aligned with the client’s goals and progress.

Adjustment to Disability Counseling

We support individuals and families as they adjust to life after a brain injury. Services in this area include:

• Reviewing cognitive test scores and linking them to real-life functional challenges
• Providing clear, personalized education about the client’s brain injury and expected recovery
• Supporting both the client and family in understanding and preparing for changes in abilities
• Helping to develop practical strategies and tools to improve daily functioning and promote independence
  

Psychotherapy

Emotional healing is a critical part of recovery. Our psychotherapy services focus on:

• Helping clients and families manage the emotional impact of brain injury
• Supporting individuals through grief, depression, and the loss of previous abilities or life paths
• Addressing anxiety about an uncertain future or changes in independence
• Guiding families in adjusting to shifting roles and relationship dynamics

Education in Community Resources

We help clients navigate the complex network of community supports. This includes:

• Educating clients about available public benefits and services
• Assisting with referrals and application processes for:

Cash assistance programs

Health and behavioral health insurance

Subsidized housing and childcare through the Department of Economic Security

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits

Our goal is to ensure that individuals and families receive the support they need to achieve greater stability and independence.

 Case Management Services

Our case management approach is personalized, collaborative, and focused on long-term success. Services include:

• Developing individualized treatment plans to support the client’s highest level of functioning
• Coordinating with external case managers, payee sources, and community providers
• Maintaining ongoing communication with physicians and the interdisciplinary treatment team to align care with projected outcomes

Datebook/Smartphone Training

We assist clients in building effective memory and organizational strategies by helping them select and use personalized tools. This training includes:

• Assessing the client’s specific memory and organizational challenges
• Discussing the pros and cons of using a traditional datebook versus a smartphone
• Reviewing and researching appropriate tools based on the client’s needs
• Acquiring the selected tool and helping the client transfer key data
• Providing step-by-step instructions on the use of the tool
• Practicing routines to ensure consistent use and familiarity

This process often involves collaboration with multiple team members, including Neuropsychology and Occupational Therapy, to reinforce strategies, promote consistency, and ensure successful implementation.

Pragmatics Training

We support the development of effective social communication skills that are essential for successful employment and meaningful social interactions. Training focuses on:

• Addressing issues such as disinhibition, impulsivity, hyperverbality, eye contact, body language, confabulation, and non-verbal cues
• Strengthening interviewing and conversational skills
• Using role-play, modeling, video recording, and guided practice with a Speech Pathologist
• Cognitive retraining 

These skills are vital for building and maintaining professional and personal relationships.

Cognitive Remediation

We help clients improve core cognitive functions necessary for daily living and workplace success. Areas of focus include:

• Attention and concentration
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving
• Word-finding and memory
• Basic academic skills, auditory comprehension, and written expression

Training involves re-teaching key concepts through structured exercises, paper-and-pencil tasks, and homework assignments. Services are often delivered in partnership with Neuropsychology and Occupational Therapy professionals.

Expressive and Receptive Language Therapy

We work with clients to strengthen communication skills, especially in cases involving aphasia. Our therapy includes:

• Evaluating expressive and receptive language needs
• Targeting language formulation and comprehension
• Engaging in structured remediation exercises

Improved communication supports not only employment success but also social integration and emotional well-being, helping to reduce isolation.Our weight loss and nutrition program is designed to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals. We provide personalized nutrition counseling, exercise programs, and support to help patients lose weight, improve their overall health, and prevent chronic diseases.

 Financial Management

We provide clients with essential tools to manage their money confidently and independently. Services include:

• Assessing current financial knowledge and habits
• Teaching basic budgeting and spending strategies
• Creating a personalized working budget (income vs. expenses)
• Developing systems to track spending and plan daily expenses
• Teaching the difference between estimated vs. actual expenses
• Adjusting budgets based on cash flow changes
• Encouraging saving habits on any income level

Home Management

We help clients organize and manage their home environment to support independence and daily success. Services include:

• Assessing the current home setup and identifying areas for improvement
• Creating customized checklists for daily and weekly tasks
• Teaching scheduling strategies for balancing work, household tasks, and parenting
• Guiding clients in meal planning to save time, money, and utilize community resources
• Instructing in smart grocery shopping techniques for healthier choices
• Teaching time management, task prioritization, and strategies to minimize distractions
• In-home evaluation for mobility and daily function 

Services may involve collaboration with Neuropsychology team members.

Visual Perceptual Training 

This service targets and strengthens the client’s ability to process and interpret visual information. Areas of focus include:

• Visual discrimination
• Visual memory and sequential memory
• Visual spatial relationships
• Visual figure ground and closure
• Visual form constancy

Training includes paper-pencil exercises, real-life tasks, and homework. Results help refine job searches, improve work performance, and support overall functioning in home and community settings.

Transportation Training 

We support clients in gaining greater independence through:

• Adaptive driving assessments to determine safe and independent driving capabilities
• Training in using public transportation confidently and safely

Upper Extremity Functioning

We assess and treat upper body limitations that affect performance at work and home. Services include:

• Evaluating strength, range of motion, and motor coordination
• Developing home exercise plans to increase functional use
• Teaching compensation strategies for reduced function
• Providing activity analysis to improve everyday tasks
• Making workplace recommendations to enhance job performance

 Physical Rehabilitation & Functional Training

Our physical rehabilitation services are designed to support each client’s ability to move, function, and live with less pain, both at home and on the job. Using the community to establish an exercise routine is how we engage the client. These services are often coordinated with Occupational Therapy and other team members. 

Posture and Body Mechanics

We assess posture-related challenges and provide training to reduce strain and injury. Services include:

• Evaluating muscle flexibility, joint range of motion, and spinal alignment
• Assessing postural strength and ability to maintain proper body mechanics during rest and movement
• Teaching proper techniques for posture, lifting, and carrying at work, home, and in the community
• Developing a personalized exercise program to improve flexibility, strength, and endurance

Ergonomics

We evaluate and adjust home or workplace environments to support healthy body positioning. Services include:

• Assessing ergonomic risk factors in daily routines and job settings
• Recommending modifications to workstations, tasks, or duties
• Promoting sustainable posture and body mechanics for injury prevention and comfort

Therapeutic Exercise 

We design functional exercise routines tailored to each client’s physical goals. Areas of focus include:

• Assessing strength, balance, posture, and mobility
• Creating a personalized exercise program for home or community use
• Improving strength, coordination, endurance, and motor skills
• Supporting the prevention and recovery of movement dysfunction

Pain Management

We help clients understand and manage chronic pain through:

• Reviewing current pain complaints and identifying contributing factors
• Teaching non-medication-based strategies for long-term pain control
• Promoting routines that include stretching and therapeutic exercise
• Encouraging improved functional mobility and reduced daily discomfort

 Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Our vocational services are designed to support clients in identifying, preparing for, and successfully returning to meaningful employment. These services are tailored to each individual’s needs and capabilities following a brain injury or neurological condition.

Prior Level Job Performance

We work with employers to understand the client’s previous job performance and identify what may be needed for a successful return to work. This includes:

• Interviewing current, former, or prospective employers
• Reviewing job history and task demands
• Conducting job task analysis and return-to-work planning
• Discussing potential accommodations or job modifications

Vocational Exploration

When a client is uncertain about future employment options, we provide guidance and resources to support career decision-making. Services include:

• Conducting labor market research to identify viable job options in the client’s area
• Facilitating informational interviews to gather first-hand insights into job demands
• Helping clients make informed vocational choices aligned with their abilities and interests

Trial Work Experience Supervision 

For clients whose work readiness remains uncertain, we provide supervised work experiences in structured settings. This helps evaluate:

• Ability to sustain employment
• Work behaviors and support needs
• Capacity to benefit from continued vocational services

Trial work typically takes place in volunteer roles or supported work environments.

Preparation for Employment 

We prepare clients for a successful job search by providing:

• Personalized resume development
• Interview coaching with a focus on addressing gaps in employment
• Guidance on discussing disability status and accommodations during interviews

Job Development and Placement

We assist clients in actively seeking and securing employment through:

• Identifying job leads through job boards, help-wanted ads, and job fairs
• Providing direct support in the application process
• Advocating on the client’s behalf to employers when needed
• Attending job interviews alongside the client, if appropriate

Job Coaching

Once employed, we continue to support clients with the transition into their roles. Job coaching services include:

• Developing compensatory strategies specific to job duties (e.g., checklists, memory aids)
• Providing education to supervisors and coworkers about brain injury
• Encouraging the development of natural workplace supports
• Supporting workplace adjustment and long-term job retention

 Recreation Therapy at Arizona Neurorehabilitation (AzN) focuses on helping individuals with brain injuries or neurological conditions regain skills, confidence, and independence through purposeful, engaging activities.

Our certified recreation therapist uses therapeutic recreation to improve quality of life, emotional well-being, and functional abilities. These activities are carefully selected to match each client’s interests and goals while promoting skill development and community integration.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Community Reintegration: Practicing real-world skills in community settings to improve confidence, navigation, and social interaction
• Leisure & Work-Life Balance: Helping clients identify meaningful activities that promote health, prevent burnout, and support emotional regulation
• Physical Endurance & Stamina Building: Using recreational activities to increase strength, coordination, and overall stamina necessary for daily routines and employment
• Emotional Regulation & Stress Reduction: Supporting mental health through expressive activities, mindfulness, and self-awareness exercises
• Social Skills Development: Encouraging group participation, communication, and cooperative task engagement

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Neuropsychology to reinforce therapeutic goals across disciplines. Our weight-loss and nutrition program is designed to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals. We provide personalized nutrition counseling, exercise programs, and support to help patients lose weight, improve their overall health, and prevent chronic diseases.