A study on emotional and behavioural problems in adolescents with allergies
Mark Ferro and Ryan van Lieshout, core members of the Offord Centre for Child Studies, have recently published a study examining psychology in adolescents and young people with food allergies.
How Hamilton can create a welcoming environment for refugees
Kathy Georgiades discusses the challenges new immigrants arriving in Canada may face, and how we can help, in this thoughtful op-ed piece for the Hamilton Spectator.
MacART Inaugural Symposium
On Friday, January 15th 2016 MacART will hold its inaugural Autism Research Stakeholder Symposium.
What to tell your children about their new Syrian classmates
The CBC interviewed Kathy Georgiades about the role school children can play in welcoming new Syrian refugees.
Helping kids PLAY
A program developed by Offord Centre member John Cairney is helping kids develop gross motor skill and literacy skills through physical activity and play time.
Is Hamilton the best place to raise a child?
Is Hamilton the best place to raise a child? CBC Hamilton has just released a 3-part series exploring the city of Hamilton’s goal to be the best place to raise a child. Offord Centre member Dr. Magdalena Janus was interviewed for this series. The…
The cost of raising a special needs child
What does it cost to raise a child with special needs in Canada? Dr. Stelios Georgiades discusses the need for high-quality data in a new article from Today’s Parent.
We’ve moved!
On July 13th, the Offord Centre began the move from our old home on the Chedoke Hospital campus to our new space at McMaster Innovation Park. We are now located at McMaster Innovation Park – Suite 201A, at 170 Longwood Road South. For further directions and…
Prof joins national autism group
Dr. Stelios Georgiades has been named to a new committee headed by the federal Minister of Health.
Women’s Health Scholar to study link maltreatment, eating disorders
Melissa Kimber, a PhD candidate working in McMaster’s Offord Centre for Child Studies has been named one of nine leading scholars in women’s health to receive research awards from the Council of Ontario Universities.