Augmentative Communication Aids and Systems Clinic
Referrals & Appointments
referrals call:
(608) 263-3301
Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic
Welcome
The Waisman Center Clinics provide comprehensive clinical care and support for children with disabilities and their families. The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic is a partnership with UW Health and the American Family Chidren's Hospital. A multidisciplinary team of professionals work together to provide clinical care of children to the age of 18 years. Children served in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic are seen for diagnosis or clinical care of a developmental disability, including: autism spectrum disorders (ASD), intellectual disability, fragile X, and genetic disorders associated with developmental delay.
Diagnostic evaluations, including medical, cognitive, behavioral and related developmental assessments are conducted by an interdisciplinary team of providers experienced and skilled with a range of developmental disorders.
YOUR CLINIC VISIT:
Your clinic visit will take one or more hours depending on whether it is a first (initial) visit or diagnostic evaluations are planned. A family conference may be scheduled to provide integrated interdisciplinary recommendations at the conclusion of the diagnostic process. Follow up visits are usually one hour.
To schedule an appointment, call the Waisman Center Clinics at (608) 263-3301. Please indicate that you would like to arrange for an appointment in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic.
| • | Prior to your appointment, a packet of materials will be sent to you including directions to the Waisman Center and a parking permit. | |
| • | Our clinic is located on the first floor of the Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Avenue. When you arrive for your appointment, please check in at the clinic reception desk. |
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| • | A medical assistant will check in your child. After obtaining your child's height, weight, pulse and blood pressure, you and your child will be taken to an examination room. | |
| • | A developmental pediatrician or nurse practitioner will obtain a thorough health history, examine your child, discuss the evaluation and answer any questions. | |
| • | Other professionals may also provide evaluations and/or consultations including: speech pathologist, audiologist, geneticist, genetic counselor, dietitian, and social worker. | |
| NOTE: | Full visit information will be shared in writing with you and your child's primary health care provider, subspecialists, and others as indicated by signed release of information forms. | |
| • | Diagnosis and medical treatment of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, including genetic conditions affecting neurodevelopment. |
| • | Discussion of prognosis and treatment of developmental disabilities. |
| • | Family support and resources for ongoing challenges associated with a developmental disability. |
When
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evaluations and follow-up appointments occur every day of the week.
Where
Waisman Center Clinics
1500 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
(see map, parking and directions below)
Contact
Waisman Center Clinics: 608-263-3301
Erin Olheiser, MS, Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic Coordinator
EZ Referrals encouraged
Meet the Team
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| Anna Dusick, MD Clinic Director Developmental Pediatrician |
Anne Heintzelman, MS, CCC-SLP Clinical Speech Pathologist | Althena Lickel, PhD Psychologist |
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| Paola Perez-Meyer, MSW Social Worker |
Christine Iyama-Kurtycz, MD Developmental Pediatrician | Corey Ray- Subramanian, PhD Psychologist |
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| Barbara Wagner Family Care Coordinator |
Susan Heighway, PNP Nurse Practitioner |
Karen Kane, PhD Psychologist |
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| Jon Douglas, AuD Audiologist |
Erin Olheiser, MS Licensed Counselor |
