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Neuropsychological Services
Concentrating on the clearer picture
Each and every day, we are constantly motivated and driven to deliver the best services we possibly can. Why? Because it’s our desire to see every single individual live a fulfilling and rewarding life. For those experiencing new or ongoing difficulties with thinking, learning, memory or behaviour related to their brain injury, put your faith in us. We are here to help you.
Making appropriate plans for care and rehabilitation is impossible without first understanding the nature of an individual’s difficulty with thinking, learning and memory. That’s why concentrating on the clearest picture is foremost in our minds. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or don’t know where to turn, depend on us. Rest assured, TABIRS benefits from access to two professional neuropsychologists with over 50 years of combined industry experience. They can provide neuropsychological evaluations for the start you need.
Carolyn Lemsky, Ph.D., C. Psych, ABPP-CN, C-CAT (MB)
Practice in Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology
Dr. Lemsky has over 30 years of experience in providing rehabilitation and assessment services in medical-legal, inpatient and community-based settings, serving people living with the effects of neurological disabilities. She is a registered Neuropsychologist and Rehabilitation Psychologist with TABIRS and has also been the Clinical Director of CHIRS since 1998.
Dr. Lemsky continues to participate in research, and has contributed a number of book chapters and articles to rehabilitation literature. She has a special interest in working with individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health issues.
Dr. Lemsky is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology and American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.
Local: (416) 696-6031
Toll free: (833) 696-6031
Fax: (416) 240-1149
Email: [email protected]
Lisa Bolshin, Psy.D., C.Psych.
Clinical Neuropsychologist and Rehabilitation Psychologist
Dr. Bolshin is a registered Clinical Neuropsychologist. She attained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University and conducted her doctoral research at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Health Sciences. After completing her pre-doctoral residency at Saskatoon Health Region in the areas of Rehabilitation Health Psychology and Neuropsychology, she completed two years of post-doctoral supervision in Clinical Neuropsychology at CHIRS.
Dr. Bolshin joined the CHIRS team in 2017. She provides clinical neuropsychological services at CHIRS as well as supporting the development and implementation of clinical groups designed to teach emotional regulation and mindfulness skills. Her clinical practice includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and integrating other evidence-based methodologies as needed. She provides clinical consultation to clients and staff in long-term supportive housing residences, as well as brain injury organizations that extend throughout rural communities in Ontario. Dr. Bolshin’s practice areas are in clinical psychology and neuropsychology across all adult ages (18-90+).
What is the purpose of a neuropsychological evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of cognition, using a set of standardized tests and procedures to provide valid and reliable information about a person’s abilities. We also add practical tasks that give us information about performance in the real world.
Assessment of academic skill development, emotional, behavioural and personality functioning may be performed as well.
Neuropsychological assessment can:
• Identify problems with brain functioning
• Confirm or clarify a diagnosis
• Define cognitive strengths and weaknesses
• Guide rehabilitation, educational, vocational, or other services and make recommendations to other health care providers
• Determine disability
• Document possible changes to functioning over time
Evidence-based assessments for real-life questions
A neuropsychological assessment is only useful if it is easily understood by the people who need the information the most – you! That’s why our neuropsychological reports provide relevant and practical suggestions that can be applied to real-life situations. With certainty, you will be armed with a report meeting current standards for evidence-based neuropsychological practice, and one providing the clarity you need for any family member or person providing direct care.
Reports are well-accepted when used for legal purposes. We are committed to providing feedback from testing in whatever format will make the information usable to our clients and those around them.
Please note, TABIRS’ Neuropsychological Services specialize in psychometric assessment of adolescents (aged 18 and over), adults and seniors with acquired brain injury for rehabilitation and medical-legal purposes. For more information about Neuropsychological Services, please contact TABIRS today by calling (416)-696-6031, toll free: (833) 696-6031.
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CHIRS has provided me with a greater sense of independence. Before CHIRS, and after my accident, I was living with my mother. Moving into a residence at CHIRS gave me a chance to step back into society. As well, I really love the music program at CHIRS; It gives me a chance to practice the harmonica and to join my friends in singing. I also like to mentor at the club. Doing laundry, serving coffee and washing dishes is a great way to feel productive and give back to CHIRS.
The quality of human beings in this building, from staff to volunteers to students to participants, is so far superior to what is found in the regular world. There is always someone here to lend a hand or provide a positive word when needed. There is always something to do at CHIRS. You will never be bored. Many people who attend have had their life change, going from working full time to having a lot of time on their hands. CHIRS gives us a place to go and meet people and have fun.
CHIRS is a good place to hang out. People are my ‘own type’ in that we all have brain injuries which means that we understand each other. It is good to know that at CHIRS people won’t dismiss me right away if they see that I walk funny or hear me talking in a peculiar fashion. I mentor at the club on Mondays and I do the work as needed. It keeps me busy and helps me feel needed. Plus the coffee is cheap which is a bonus!
My favourite thing about CHIRS is connecting with my peers and helping out. I prepare lunch at the club twice a week, run a Scrabble group on Tuesday and help with karaoke on Thursday. It helps to keep my brain stimulated and allows me to feel like I am doing something worthwhile with my life. I love the challenge of making the club a welcoming and positive place. It feels so good to turn frowns into smiles. If I didn’t have CHIRS I would feel isolated and would have far less to look forward to.
CHIRS has provided me with a greater sense of independence. Before CHIRS, and after my accident, I was living with my mother. Moving into a residence at CHIRS gave me a chance to step back into society. As well, I really love the music program at CHIRS; It gives me a chance to practice the harmonica and to join my friends in singing. I also like to mentor at the club. Doing laundry, serving coffee and washing dishes is a great way to feel productive and give back to CHIRS.
The quality of human beings in this building, from staff to volunteers to students to participants, is so far superior to what is found in the regular world. There is always someone here to lend a hand or provide a positive word when needed. There is always something to do at CHIRS. You will never be bored. Many people who attend have had their life change, going from working full time to having a lot of time on their hands. CHIRS gives us a place to go and meet people and have fun.
CHIRS is a good place to hang out. People are my ‘own type’ in that we all have brain injuries which means that we understand each other. It is good to know that at CHIRS people won’t dismiss me right away if they see that I walk funny or hear me talking in a peculiar fashion. I mentor at the club on Mondays and I do the work as needed. It keeps me busy and helps me feel needed. Plus the coffee is cheap which is a bonus!
My favourite thing about CHIRS is connecting with my peers and helping out. I prepare lunch at the club twice a week, run a Scrabble group on Tuesday and help with karaoke on Thursday. It helps to keep my brain stimulated and allows me to feel like I am doing something worthwhile with my life. I love the challenge of making the club a welcoming and positive place. It feels so good to turn frowns into smiles. If I didn’t have CHIRS I would feel isolated and would have far less to look forward to.
