Research

All members of the team at Gray Matter are committed to the dissemination of clinical research to enhance the care received by our patients, and many of us are actively involved in the academic community.

Below is a selection of research papers and presentations that we have delivered in recent years.

Worthington, A. & Gray, A.M. (In press). Apathy & disorders of diminished motivation. In N. Agrawal & P. Jenkins (Eds.), Oxford Textbook of Traumatic Brain Injury. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Butler, H., Curvis, W. & Gray, A.M., et al. (2024). ‘What’s our new normal?’: How people make sense of their partner’s cognitive and emotional difficulties following acquired brain injury. Chronic Illness. (submitted)

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Roberts, R., Vohora, R. & Demeyere, N. (2024). Understanding the role of illness perceptions in the relationship between cognitive and emotional difficulties after stroke. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 00, 1-19.

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Gray, A.M. (2023, November). Borderline personality disorder and acquired brain injury: a hidden challenge. Platform presentation at the Predicting the Unpredictable conference held by ABI Solutions, London.

Roberts, R., Vohora, R., Webb, S.S. & Demeyere, N. (2024). Validating the OCS-Plus against a clinical standard: a brief report. Journal of Neuropsychology, 00, 1-7.

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El-Salahi, S., Khaki, Z. & Vohora, R. (2023). Experiences of inclusive school settings for children and young people on the autistic spectrum in the UK: a systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

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Boothroyd, G.D., Daisley, A. & Preston, C. (2023). Connection Stories: supporting patients and families to stay in touch during the Covid-19 pandemic. Poster presentation at the Ahead Together conference, Oxford, UK.dule-content fl-node-content”>

Gray, A.M. (Guest). (2022, November 15). What is the frontal lobe paradox? (no 58) In Legal Thinking. Royds Withy King.  You can listen below:

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Singh, R., Küçükdevci, A.A., Grabljevec, K. & Gray, A.M. (2018) The role of interdisciplinary teams in physical and rehabilitation medicine. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 50, 673-678.

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Gray, A.M. (2016, Nov). Caregiver burden and traumatic brain injury: a review of the literature. Platform presentation at Headwise annual conference, Birmingham, UK.

Gray, A.M. (2015, Nov). Psychological approaches to intervening with challenging behaviour. Platform presentation at Headwise annual conference, Birmingham, UK.

Gray, A.M. (2015, Nov). Emotional disorders after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): the search for a new identity. Platform presentation at Headwise annual conference, Birmingham, UK.

Gray, A.M. (2015, Feb). Deep brain stimulation as a treatment of neuropathic pain. Platform presentation at the 1st International Brain Stimulation Conference, Singapore.

Gray, A.M. (2014, November). Executive cognitive deficits in primary dystonia: a cross-sectional study comparing patients’ performance to published normative data. Poster presented at the Division of Neuropsychology annual conference, London, UK.

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Gray, A.M., Pounds-Cornish, E., Eccles F.J.R., et al. (2014) Deep brain stimulation as a treatment for neuropathic pain: a longitudinal study addressing neuropsychological outcomes. Journal of Pain, 15, 283-292.

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Butler, C.R., Miller, T.D., Kaur, M.S., Baker, I.W., Boothroyd, G.D. et al. (2014). Persistent anterograde amnesia following limbic encephalitis associated with antibodies to the voltage-gate potassium channel complex. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 85, 387-391.

Gray A.M. (2013, July). The role of motor, psychiatric and cognitive symptoms in predicting caregiver burden in Parkinson’s disease: a review of the literature. Platform presentation at the 10th Conference of the Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Special Interest Group, Maastricht, Netherlands.

Gray, A.M., Isaac, C.L. & Scott, R.B. (2010). Understanding expectations of, and satisfaction with, deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus: patient and carer perspectives in Parkinson’s disease. Sheffield: University of Sheffield.

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Vohora, R. & Ogli, L. (2008). Addressing the emotional needs of stroke survivors. Nursing Times, 104, 32-36

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Dr Gray is an exceptional neuropsychologist and of the highest calibre. He works excellently with clients, family and MDT in often challenging circumstances. He is my ‘go to’ neuropsychologist for all my clients and I look forward to working with him for future clients.

Anne Armitage, Case Manager, Bush & Co

A friend of my husband's recommended Dr Boothroyd after I began feeling increasingly frustrated with organisational tasks and mental load. As a woman in her 40s, I had a diagnosis of dyslexia from childhood but felt that my struggles were not fully explained by this. Dr Boothroyd took the time to listen to my concerns and my history from a personal and professional perspective. Following the assessment, he was able to diagnose ADHD and explain some of the options available for me to help manage the symptoms. I cannot explain how much of a game changer this has been for me as well as for my family.

Ms M. Osborne, former patient

I have known Dr Gray as a valued colleague for over 20 years and have frequently made referrals to him with confidence. I know him to be a conscientious, evidence-based and insightful clinician. He has a wide range of experience in assessment and rehabilitation across the lifespan in both inpatient and community settings.

Dr Richard Scott, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Litigation Expert

We approached Dr Gray after becoming concerned about my father-in-law’s cognitive abilities. From the initial appointment through to the diagnostic testing, Dr Gray was a pleasure to deal with. Patient, caring and incredibly knowledgeable, he was able to ascertain whether the issues were simply a case of ‘old age’ or something else. The report's thoroughness subsequently helped when approaching our GP, who commented that it ‘made their job much easier’ to work out an ongoing plan of action. I would highly recommend Gray Matters if you are in need of the services of a caring, compassionate psychologist.

Mr G. Taylor, relative of former patient