Advancing knowledge of human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Waisman Center Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic Director Lily Wagner considers the Trump administration’s warnings about acetaminophen and approval of leucovorin as a treatment for autism. By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now September 26, 2025 In other medical news, the Waisman Center on the UW–Madison campus is a leader in research and care of …
Natalie Eilbert Milwaukee Journal Sentinel At 40, Erin Miller takes solace in the ordinary joys of life. She goes on nature walks, watches the seasonal butterflies, enjoys a good bowl of ice cream, and plays cards with friends. As an autistic person, it pained her to hear members of the Trump administration, including President Donald …
LEND is a special training program funded by the federal Maternal & Child Health Bureau of the Department of Health & Human Services.
The Friends of the Waisman Center present awards each year to Waisman students, staff, and and family volunteers.
By Natalie Eilbert The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Key Points As a librarian shelver at Cudahy Family Library, Erin Miller works hard to promote activities that people with disabilities can enjoy. She invites them to trivia nights, encourages them to march in local Fourth of July parades and hosts educational visits from places like the Wehr Nature …
The Wisconsin LEND Program prepares individuals with disabilities to engage in policy discussions, giving them the tools and confidence to make their voices heard.
The team of dietitians from the Waisman Center’s Biochemical Genetics Clinic hosted a morning event with a cooking and container gardening class for individuals with PKU and their families.
It focuses on teaching proactive and positive strategies for supporting individuals with disabilities through a broad range of behaviors and escalation levels.
The road to adulthood can be rough terrain. It consists of uncharted territory and many changes.
Tim Markle, MA/CS, outreach manager of the Waisman Center’s Children’s Resource Center – South (CRC) and director of the Youth Health Transition Initiative (YHTI), recently received the 2025 Merle McPherson Family Leadership Award for exemplary contributions to further family/professional collaboration within state Title V programs and the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP).
