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Emily Nalder

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Associate ProfessorDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational TherapyUniversity of Toronto

Emily Nalder

Associate Professor

Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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28 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 1 recent paper, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 4 research grants (3 CIHR, 1 SSHRC), most recently in 2018.
Supervisor on 2 trainee awards (2 CIHR), most recently in 2023.

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Publications

211

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Grants

Publications by year

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Education

Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Therapy
BOccThy (Hons)

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Research

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Occupational therapy Occupational health, safety and wellness management Cognitive sciences Psychosocial, sociocultural and behavioural determinants of health Cerebrovascular sciences (including stroke)

Latest papers

Tailoring cognitive assistance for individuals with a traumatic brain injury using assistive technology for cognition: translating clinical reasoning into ontologies
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology · 2026
Further Development of the Big Store Multiple Errands Test.
Occupational therapy in health care · 2026
Responding to the ongoing pandemic-related challenges of individuals with brain injury through the perspective of community-service in Canada: A qualitative study
Brain Injury · 2025

All 47 publications

Latest funding

Collaboratively developing a research agenda to support return-to-work after stroke with knowledge holders
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$49,989
Building resilience among young adults with serious mental illness: The role of physical activity and self-compassion as intervention targets
CIHR · 2023 · Supervisor
$6,000
Developing peer-support programs across British Columbia for people with brain injury
SSHRC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$101,975

All 15 grants and awards

47 publications.

Tailoring cognitive assistance for individuals with a traumatic brain injury using assistive technology for cognition: translating clinical reasoning into ontologies

Pelletier J, Gagnon-Roy M, Ngankam HK, Bier N, Zarshenas S, Djahdou R, Kara DO, Gavric A, Nalder E, Bottari C

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology20262 citations

DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2025.2585355

Further Development of the Big Store Multiple Errands Test.

Gallant F, Leonardelli A, Nalder E, Rotenberg S, Dawson DR

Occupational therapy in health care2026

DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2025.2491482 PMID: 40214083

Responding to the ongoing pandemic-related challenges of individuals with brain injury through the perspective of community-service in Canada: A qualitative study

Salazar AP, Lecours S, Engel L, Gignac MAM, Rotenberg S, Zarshenas S, McDonald M, Nalder E, Bottari C

Brain Injury2025

DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2426683

A window into the reality of families living long term with challenging behaviours after a TBI.

Hendryckx C, Couture M, Gosselin N, Nalder E, Gagnon-Roy M, Thibault G, Bottari C

Neuropsychological rehabilitation2025

DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2024.2354402 PMID: 38781592

Occupational Therapy Research Publications From 2001 to 2020 in PubMed: Trends and Comparative Analysis with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

Shepherd HA, Jesus TS, Nalder E, Dabbagh A, Colquhoun H

OTJR : occupation, participation and health2025

DOI: 10.1177/15394492241292438 PMID: 39503339

An exploratory study of working alliance in traumatic brain injury peer support.

Turcott A, Griffioen J, Citton K, Nalder E, Mortenson WB, Schmidt J

Brain impairment : a multidisciplinary journal of the Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment2025

DOI: 10.1071/ib24142 PMID: 41134105

Comparing the CO-OP ApproachTM to Usual Occupational Therapy for Adults with Executive Dysfunction Following Acquired Brain Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Dawson DR, Anderson ND, Bar Y, Binns MA, Chui A, Hunt AW, Nalder E, Zwarenstein M

Brain sciences2025

DOI: 10.3390/brainsci15111195 PMID: 41300202

Strategy-training post-stroke via tele-rehabilitation: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Dawson DR, Anderson ND, Binns M, Bar Y, Chui A, Gill N, Linkewich E, McEwen S, Nalder E, Skidmore E

Disability and rehabilitation2024

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2154397 PMID: 36524387

"Using the right tools and addressing the right issue": A qualitative exploration to support better care for intimate partner violence, brain injury, and mental health.

Toccalino D, Haag HL, Nalder E, Chan V, Moore A, Wickens CM, Colantonio A

PloS one2024

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311852 PMID: 39392833

"A whole ball of all-togetherness": The interwoven experiences of intimate partner violence, brain injury, and mental health.

Toccalino D, Haag HL, Nalder E, Chan V, Moore A, Colantonio A, Wickens CM

PloS one2024

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306599 PMID: 39178247

Collaboratively developing a research agenda to support return-to-work after stroke with knowledge holders

Co-investigatorCIHR2025Planning and Dissemination Grants - Institute/Initiative Community Support

Principal investigators: Singh, Hardeep; Nowrouzi-Kia, Behdin

Keywords: Best Practices; Stroke; Work

$49,989

Building resilience among young adults with serious mental illness: The role of physical activity and self-compassion as intervention targets

SupervisorCIHR2023Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements

Principal investigators: Nesbitt, Amy

Keywords: Functional Recovery; Physical Activity; Self-Compassion; Serious Mental Illness; Youth Mental Health

$6,000

Developing peer-support programs across British Columbia for people with brain injury

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022Partnership Development Grants

Principal investigators: Schmidt, Julia

Keywords: lived experience; qualitative; peer-support; brain injury; constructivist

$101,975

Developing peer-support programs across British Columbia for people with brain injury

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022Partnership Development Grants

Principal investigators: Schmidt, Julia

Keywords: lived experience; qualitative; peer-support; brain injury; constructivist

$73,557

A matter of justice: The perspective of visible minority older adults on facilitators and barriers to their participation in virtual social activities.

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Rotenberg, Shlomit

Keywords: Aging; Social participation; Occupational justice; Social justice; Social isolation; Digital divide; Visible minorities; Everyday information and communication technologies

$35,640

Building resilience among young adults with serious mental illness: The role of physical activity and self-compassion as intervention targets

SupervisorCIHR2021Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Nesbitt, Amy

Keywords: Behavioural Intervention; Mental Illness; Narrative Inquiry; Person-Centred Research; Physical Activity; Qualitative Methods; Quantitative Methods; Resilience; Self-Compassion; Stigma

$105,000

Brain Injury Pandemic Preparedness: Optimizing Community Strategies

Co-investigatorCIHR2020Operating Grant: COVID-19 - Project Grant

Principal investigators: Bottari, Carolina; Engel, Lisa L; McDonald, Michelle

Keywords: Acquired Brain Injury; Caregiver Burden Amplified By Covid 19 Measures; Communication Of Covid Population Guidelines; Community Abi Associations' Responses To Covid 19; Compliance Of People With Abi To Covid 19 Measures; Covid-19 Non-Intended Consequences On People Living With Abi; Impact Of Covid 19 On Community Association Responses; Needs Assessment Of People With Abi

$218,025

Developing a Measure of Resiliency-related Adaptive Self-Capacities for Rehabilitation Intervention

Co-investigatorCIHR2020Project Grant

Principal investigators: King, Gillian A

Keywords: Adaptation; Intervention; Measurement; Rehabilitation; Resiliency

$726,750

Canada Research Chair - Tier 2

Nominated PICIHR2018Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 2

Principal investigators: Nalder, Emily J

Keywords: Crc

$600,000

Improving the role functioning and resiliency of university students experiencing mental health problems using an enhanced supported education intervention

Nominated PICIHR2017Patient-Oriented Research Collaboration Grants - New/Early Career Investigators

Principal investigators: Nalder, Emily J; Robb, Janine C; Kirsh, Bonnie

Keywords: Mental Health; Meta-Cognitive Strategy; Occupational Therapy; Post-Secondary Education; Resilience

$40,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Profile data last refreshed on September 25, 2026 from the university directory, publication records and CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding.

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Emily Nalder

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Tailoring cognitive assistance for individuals with a traumatic brain injury using assistive technology for cognition: translating clinical reasoning into ontologies

Further Development of the Big Store Multiple Errands Test.

Responding to the ongoing pandemic-related challenges of individuals with brain injury through the perspective of community-service in Canada: A qualitative study

A window into the reality of families living long term with challenging behaviours after a TBI.

Occupational Therapy Research Publications From 2001 to 2020 in PubMed: Trends and Comparative Analysis with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

An exploratory study of working alliance in traumatic brain injury peer support.

Comparing the CO-OP ApproachTM to Usual Occupational Therapy for Adults with Executive Dysfunction Following Acquired Brain Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Strategy-training post-stroke via tele-rehabilitation: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

"Using the right tools and addressing the right issue": A qualitative exploration to support better care for intimate partner violence, brain injury, and mental health.

"A whole ball of all-togetherness": The interwoven experiences of intimate partner violence, brain injury, and mental health.

Collaboratively developing a research agenda to support return-to-work after stroke with knowledge holders

Building resilience among young adults with serious mental illness: The role of physical activity and self-compassion as intervention targets

Developing peer-support programs across British Columbia for people with brain injury

Developing peer-support programs across British Columbia for people with brain injury

A matter of justice: The perspective of visible minority older adults on facilitators and barriers to their participation in virtual social activities.

Building resilience among young adults with serious mental illness: The role of physical activity and self-compassion as intervention targets

Brain Injury Pandemic Preparedness: Optimizing Community Strategies

Developing a Measure of Resiliency-related Adaptive Self-Capacities for Rehabilitation Intervention

Canada Research Chair - Tier 2

Improving the role functioning and resiliency of university students experiencing mental health problems using an enhanced supported education intervention

Frequent collaborators

Carolina Bottari

Angela Colantonio

Gillian King

Gillian King

Sareh Zarshenas

Anne Hunt

Arlene Astell

Vincy Chan

Nick Reed

Shlomit Rotenberg

Nadia Gosselin

Sylvain Giroux

Alex Mihailidis

Catherine Donnelly

Nathalie Bier

Deirdre Dawson

Todd Tran

Michael Hutchison

Marcia Finlayson

Heather Colquhoun

Malcolm Binns

Sylvain Giroux

Merrick Zwarenstein

Julia Schmidt

Zahi Touma

Pushpal Desarkar

Mireille Gagnon-Roy

Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia

Catherine Wiseman-Hakes

Elizabeth Linkewich

Nicole Anderson