Gemma Costello

Clinical Lead for the Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Gemma is the Clinical Lead for the Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, an NHS specialist community service providing assessment and neuropsychological rehabilitation for children and young people with ABI and non-progressive neurological conditions across the East of England. She has worked across inpatient and national specialist outreach services for young people with ABI, alongside a non-maintained special school and residential service for children and young people with neurodisability.

Gemma is an active member of special interest groups in both paediatric neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation. She is committed to promoting the role of Educational Psychology in paediatric acquired brain injury, working with services across the UK and contributing to Educational Psychology and Paediatric Neuropsychology training. Gemma is a steering group member of the National ABI in Learning and Education Syndicate (N-ABLES) which aims to identify ways to support education professionals in developing a minimum level of awareness and understanding about ABI and the educational requirements of this group of children and young people.