The Waisman Center is dedicated to advancing knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases through:
- Research spanning the biological, behavioral and social sciences
- Training for students and post-doctoral fellows, providers and the community
- Services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
- Outreach to the community.
Leadership
- Administration Leadership
- IDDRC Executive Committee
- Scientific Cores Leadership
- UCEDD Steering Committee
- Board of Visitors
Research
Training
- Community Training and Consultation
Provides community training events that are conducted or co-sponsored by the Waisman Center UCEDD. For professionals, service providers, consumers, families, and students. - John D. Wiley Seminar Series
The seminar series features presentations by renowned scientists on topics related to human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Postdoctoral Training Program
The program provides multidisciplinary training in social, epidemiological, behavioral, and biobehavioral research on intellectual and developmental disabilities. - Morse Scholars
Graduate student fellowships for training and research in childhood mental health and developmental disabilities have been established through an endowment with the University of Wisconsin Foundation. - Students and Postdoc Opportunities
The Waisman Center offers training opportunities in human growth and development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases – across the lifespan and within the health, education and social services communities.
Services
- Autism Treatment Programs
The treatment programs provide behavioral treatment for autism through three programs for children, teens and their families. - Clinics
The Waisman Center provides clinical care through specialty clinics that are operated in collaboration with UW Hospital and Clinics and several UW-Madison Departments. - Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW)
Provides a group of unique cutting-edge programs under contract with Dane County Human Services and works extensively with individuals and community teams supporting persons with developmental disabilities. - WECP – Preschool
The Waisman Early Childhood Program (WECP) provides inclusive education to children of all abilities. One-third of the enrollment is reserved for children with special needs, such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.
Outreach
- Day with the Experts
The Waisman presents four annual “Day with the Experts” events focused on autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and cochlear implants. - Children’s Theatre
Provides high quality, diverse, educational, and interactive live theatrical performances at a modest cost and in fully accessible settings. - Grandparents’ Network
The Grandparents’ Network provides a context for grandparents and other family members to increase their understanding of developmental disabilities, learn how other families cope with the challenge of disability, and contribute expertise, wisdom, and experience. - Community Outreach Wisconsin
COW is a group of programs within the Waisman Center which work extensively with individuals and community teams supporting persons with developmental disabilities.
