Consultant Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Traumatic Brain Injury
BSc (Hons), MRCSLT, MASLTIP
Nationwide. Based in East Midlands.
Robena is a renowned and highly respected expert witness in the field of speech and language therapy. She completes an average of 50+ expert reports per year.
Robena is a Speech and Language Therapist and is able to take instructions for assessment on children, adolescents and adults.
Robena has extensive expertise in the following areas:
• Traumatic and acquired brain injury.
• Cerebral palsy
• Low arousal states/disorders of consciousness
• Cognitive and communication difficulties.
• Stroke and long-term neurological disability.
• Dysphagia.
• Tracheostomy.
• Mental health.
• Neurobehavioral disorders.
• Autism.
Robena recently gave verbal evidence in a high-profile High Court trial. Her expertise and professionalism were acknowledged in the judge’s written judgment, where it was stated.
“Between the SLT experts, I prefer the evidence of Ms Dhadda”.
Robena’s ability to deliver clear, credible, and confident testimony under cross-examination has been commended.
Robena is a highly skilled, positive and enthusiastic person who strives to achieve clinical excellence. This has enabled her to progress substantially in her career. She has lectured in universities and has had the opportunity to work alongside some of the most renowned medical and healthcare professionals around the country.
Robena manages an independent practice which utilises bespoke and innovative interventions, proven techniques and technologies which are supported by the most up-to-date research and evidence. She has a broad and diverse clinical caseload. Additionally, she provides consultancy services and supervises speech and language therapists at Priory Brain Injury Services, Elysium Brain Injury Services, Christchurch and Pathfinders Complex Care.
2001-2005 City University, London – BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy • Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists rc0022973 (RCSLT) • Health Care Professions Council SL16970 (HCPC) • Connect – Groups Work • Connect – The Good Goal Setting Guide • Dysphagia Training (UCL) • FEES Training • Tracheostomy Training • Mental Health & Capacity Act Training • MVA training (Managing Violence and Aggression)
In-house training Jacqueline Webb
HCPC, Association of Speech and Language in Independent Practice (ASLTIP), Royal college of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
