Diversity in Developmental Trajectories in Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) differed from each other in symptom severity and adaptive functioning at the time of diagnosis and some of these differences appeared to increase by age 6, according to a study published online by JAMA Psychiatry.
Student’s app will help assess mental health in developing countries
A PhD candidate in the McMaster Integrative Neuroscience Discovery and Study program is developing a mobile psychiatric assessment tool for use with children in developing countries.
Our new website is live!
The new Offord Centre website has launched.
Offord associate member to counsel Ontario premier on education reforms
Congratulations to Offord Centre associate member Jean Clinton, who was appointed as a special advisor to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education.
Goodbye to the Patterson Building!
The Offord Centre staff have finished their move out of the Patterson Building.
ASD Mental Health blog interview with Stelios Georgiades
The ASD Mental Health blog sat down with Dr. Stelios Georgiades to learn more about his research on children with autism.
Offord Centre appoints new director
Michael Boyle has been officially named to the position.
Health Advisor column by Dr. Peter Szatmari
Many teens could use a full mental-health checkup, says Dr. Szatmari.
McMaster President Patrick Deane visits the Offord Centre
On March 3rd, McMaster President Patrick Deane paid a visit to the Offord Centre to meet the staff and faculty and to learn about the various initiatives that are underway, through discussions and a poster display.
Kids, Poverty and Mental Health: Hamilton Fights Back – News Series
CBC Hamilton has run a 5-part news series about children living in poverty in Hamilton and the link to mental health problems.