WIN is a Waisman Center Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW) program with nurses that serve as consultants for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, caregivers, residential and vocational team members, and health care providers.
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La Clínica TIES de Waisman, una clínica de psiquiatría que analiza la discapacidad y la salud mental a través de un lente holístico
English Por Charlene N. Rivera Bonet, Escritora Científica, Waisman Center Daniel Kliewer y su padre se sientan en el único auto estacionado justo afuera de la Clínica TIES del Waisman Center en la avenida Olin. …
Serie Community TIES: Apoyando a las personas con discapacidades a través de la capacitación comunitaria
English Por Charlene N. Rivera Bonet, Escritora Científica, Waisman Center Con la boca bien abierta, habla lenta y pronunciación y cadencia exageradas, también conocido como lenguaje de ballenas, Josh Lapin, MSSW, director de Community TIES …
El comienzo de la inclusión comunitaria total: TIES apoya la inclusión de personas con discapacidades en la comunidad desde el 1986
English Por Charlene N. Rivera Bonet, Escritora Científica, Waisman Center Alrededor del 1986, hubo un cambio de paradigma en todo el país para sacar a las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (IDD, por …
Informe anual: Terapia de grupo del programa de tratamiento del autismo
Un vistazo al nuevo programa de terapia de autismo grupal del Waisman Center Por Emily Leclerc, Escritora Científica, Waisman Center Nota: Lizzie Oster prefiere que se refieran a ella como persona autista en lugar de …
New autism group therapy series changes lives
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Oster was 16 when she was diagnosed with autism. Most autistic people are diagnosed young, typically between the ages of four and five according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and can start treatment and therapy early. For Lizzie, this wasn’t how it went.
Gov. Evers proclaims March Developmental Disabilities Awareness
In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness month during March, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a proclamation raising awareness and highlighting the many contributions of Wisconsinites with disabilities. The proclamation also underscores the barriers and challenges …
Building community connection: from feedmill to autism therapy center
In the shadow of the Fennimore water tower sits a nondescript metal building. The once-abandoned former feed mill has now become The Learning Center, a unique resource for youth with autism and their families. Therapy …
Remembering Ludell Swenson
A peek into a collection of newspaper clippings about Ludell Swenson reveals the life of an extraordinarily accomplished person: marathoner, competitive tournament bowler, outspoken social services advocate. But what stands out the most is his …
Friends present staff, students and family awards
The Friends of the Waisman hosts this annual event for members of the Friends organization; community supporters of the Waisman Center; and Waisman Center faculty, staff, and students. The 2020 Awards were presented at a virtual meeting on August 18 2020.