About Neuro Nation
Shannon - Founder & Director
Shannon is a local Ipswich Speech Pathologist with 15 years clinical experience working across the Health and Disability sectors. She has two passions - people and the brain!
Shannon possesses advanced clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of communication and swallowing difficulties related to neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury and progressive neurological disorders.
Shannon's move into the private sector has led to a newfound special interest in Neurodiversity. She implements strengths-based and client-led approaches to assessment, education, goal setting and therapy for people of all abilities and backgrounds.
Some of Shannon's areas of specialty include:
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Stroke
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​Brain Injury
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Progressive Neurological Conditions - Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neuron Disease etc.
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Aged Care
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Neurodivergence - Autism, ADHD etc.
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Intellectual Impairment
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Genetic Syndromes
Jessica - Accounts
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Jessica is a dedicated and highly capable Business Accounts Manager at Neuro Nation. With her keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills, she ensures seamless account management and consistently delivers exceptional service to our clients. Her commitment to excellence and proactive approach make her an invaluable asset to the team
The Neuro Norms
The Neuro Norms are our values - the way we think, the way we work and the way we live. They flow through every part of Neuro Nation and we strive to share these values with our clinicians, our clients and our community.
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IDENTITY
We take the time to learn who our clients are and how they engage with the world.
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We take a strengths-based approach to education, goal setting and therapy.
We live by example and take pride in our own identity as individuals and as a Neuro Nation team.
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AUTHENTICITY
The number one rule at Neuro Nation - Be Yourself!
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We recognise and respect the diverse range of preferences and styles across our client groups and our community.
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We offer client-led services that promote inclusion by affirming the diversity of the human experience.
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CURIOSITY
We trade in our full stops for question marks!
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Clients often have more knowledge than they realise, if therapists just take the time to truly listen and understand their experience.
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We value learning from lived experience and are constantly seek to expand our knowledge.
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CONNECTION
"We are not thinking creatures that feel, we are feeling creatures that think" - Dr Jill Bolte Taylor
We strive to connect with every client, while building a safe and trusting therapy environment.
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We embrace a diverse range of communication methods, styles and preferences.
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GROWTH
Growth comes in all shapes and sizes at Neuro Nation.
Within a connected, supportive environment, clients are given the opportunity to thrive - whatever that looks like for each individual.
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We are committed to continual personal & professional growth and clinical skill development.
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SERVICE
The human brain is wired for generosity and service.
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Helping a fellow human being is part of our DNA and we believe that every person has the ability to do this in their own way.
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It is a privilege to serve our clients, the speech pathology profession and the broader community.
