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Shannon Scratch, PhD, CPsych

Senior Clinician Scientist; Clinical Neuropsychologist; Holland Family Professorship in Acquired Brain Injury

Dr. Shannon Scratch is the director of the NOvEL (Neurorehab Outcomes via Education and Learning) Lab and a Senior Clinician Scientist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. She is also a registered Clinical Neuropsychologist dedicated to developing interventions for youth with concussion or acquired brain injury and their families. She has foundational training and experience linking neuropsychological and neuroimaging methods in at-risk pediatric populations including youth with acquired brain injury and concussion, children born preterm, and youth with medical complexity. Her clinical practice is in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team and Concussion Services at Holland Bloorview.

Research

Current project areas of focus include: interdisciplinary practice, youth mental health, youth active rehabilitation, caregiver wellbeing, sibling wellbeing, educator awareness, and application of neuroimaging to clinical populations. The lab aims to foster the development of interdisciplinary research and clinical trainees of all levels.

Visit the NOvEL Lab

Education & Profession

Education:

Ph.D., the University of Melbourne
MPsych (Clinical Neuropsychology), the University of Melbourne
HBSc (Specialization in Psychology) with Major in Biology, Western University

Professional Memberships:

Psychologist, College of Psychologists of Ontario
Psychologist (non-practicing), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Member, Ontario Psychological Association
Member, International Neuropsychological Society

University Positions/Affiliations:

Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto
Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto
Faculty Member, Collaborative Program in Neuroscience (CPIN), University of Toronto

Awards & Honours:

2025 Spirit of Education Award, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
2023 Ontario Early Researcher Award, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
2023 Early Career Research Award, International Neuropsychological Society
2022 Award for Excellence in Trainee Supervision, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
2021-2026 Holland Family Professorship in Acquired Brain Injury, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Current Projects

Return to play with R2Play: An integrated and inclusive concussion assessment for youth
Teaching Educators about Acquired Brain Injury (TeachABI)
Concussion, Attention, and Mental Health: A Brain Network Study in Youth (CAMBY)
Move&Connect: A holistic interdisciplinary program of care for youth experiencing persistent symptoms post-concussion and their caregivers

Publications

See Shannon's publications on PubMed

Contact Info

Contact Information:

Bloorview Research Institute
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road Toronto, Ontario M4G 1R8

Contact Email:
sscratch@hollandbloorview.ca

Media Expertise

acquired brain injury, persistent concussion, neonatal brain injury, preterm birth, brain development, parent and family functioning, interdisciplinary care, youth and family engagement