Dr Anne Gordon

Specialises in child brain injury and complex neurodevelopmental disorders. 

Biography

Dr Anne Gordon is the chief children’s therapist at Evelina London and works clinically as a consultant occupational therapist in paediatric neuroscience.

She received her Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy (BAppSc) from the University of South Australia, as well as her Master of Science in Health Psychology (MSc) from the University of Westminster and he PhD in Paediatric Neuroscience from the University of Melbourne.

Conditions

• Childhood stroke.
• Acquired brain injury.
• Upper limb motor disorders.
• Complex epilepsy.
• Movement disorders.

Treatments

• Assessment and consultation about rehabilitation and support needs after brain injury.
• Developmental assessment of children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, stroke.
• Assessment of motor function of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Consultation about best-evidenced motor rehabilitation approaches for children with arm and hand difficulties.

Research and teaching

She undertakes clinical research in paediatric neurodisability, particularly acquired brain injury and stroke. She also runs the child stroke and acquired brain injury recovery clinic, the ECMO outcome clinical, and Evelina REACH rehabilitation service.

Memberships

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered OT20279.
• Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• British Academy of Childhood Disability.
• European Academy of Childhood Disability.

Locations

Evelina London Children’s Hospital