Staff

Martha Cousins, (905) 525-9140 ext. 26850
**Currently on Maternity Leave**
Martha Cousins is the Project Coordinator for the Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) study funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research. The goal of this study is to examine the prevalence of depression and anxiety among a sample of school aged children who have DCD and also to see whether ADHD influences the relationship between DCD and psychological distress. She also coordinates the Participation and Environment Project (PEP), which is a study funded by the US Department of Education, National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). This study is looking at the development of measures of participation and environment for children with disabilities and is a collaboration between Sargent College School of Rehabilitation at Boston University and the School of Rehabilitation here at McMaster University. Martha has a Master's of Education in Counselling Psychology from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto.

Cindy DeCola, (905) 525-9140 ext. 26074
**Currently on Maternity Leave**
Cindy DeCola is the Project Coordinator for the Partnering for Change study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. This study aims to improve access to rehabilitation services for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) through a new school health service delivery model. Cindy has a background in Health Studies, Sociology and Health Promotion.

Barb Galuppi, (905) 525-9140 ext. 27852
Barb Galuppi is the Project Coordinator for the TRACE Study: Transition to Adulthood with Cyber guide Evaluation, conducted by investigators at CanChild and partners of the McMaster Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI). Funded by the Alternate Funding Plan (ALP), this study will explore the use and impact of a transition program to promote an effective move from the pediatric health care team to adult-oriented health care. Barb has a background in child development and has coordinated several multi-centred research projects at CanChild.

Donna Johnston, (905) 525-9140 ext. 27846
Donna Johnston works part time with CanChild assisting with the management and support of financial and accounting activities.

Chia-Yu Lin, (905) 525-9140 ext. 26842
Chia-Yu Lin is the Project Coordinator for the study entitled "Trajectories and Consequences: Long-term follow-up of children and youth and their families after acquired brain injury" (ABI Trajectories Study). This study is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. As a longitudinal cohort study which involves 5-7 years follow-up of children and youth and their families after ABI, the main purpose of this study is to understand the long-term effects of ABI, particularly quality of life and neuropsychological function. Chia-Yu is also the Knowledge Transfer Coordinator for CanChild. Chia-Yu has a background in Kinesiology and a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Science from McMaster University.

Dayle McCauley, (905) 525-9140 ext. 26851
Dayle McCauley is a Research Assistant who assists CanChild members with the preparation of research grants and provides support for Ministry of Children and Youth Services projects. She has a background in Mathematics and Statistics and is currently completing her M.Sc. in Health Research Methodology at McMaster University.

Elizabeth Molinaro, (905) 525-9140 ext. 26074
Elizabeth Molinaro is the Project Coordinator for the Partnering for Change study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. This study aims to improve access to rehabilitation services for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) through a new school health service delivery model. Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Toronto. 

Barbara Stoskopf, (905)- 525-9140 ext. 27854
Barbara Stoskopf is the Project Coordinator for the MOVE & PLAY study, funded by CIHR. This project is follow 430 families for one year, from 13 sites in Canada and the US, to gain an understanding of the determinants of motor abilities, self-care and play of young children with cerebral palsy or gross motor delay. Barbara is a nurse, with Master of Health Sciences degree from McMaster University. Her background is in longitudinal follow-up of extremely premature infants, focusing on neurodevelopmental outcomes and quality of life measurement.

Rachel Teplicky, (905) 525-9140
Rachel Teplicky is a Research Coordinator for the Knowledge Broker End of Study Dissemination Grant. She is an occupational therapist who has worked with preschool-aged children with special needs and their families and has a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Science.