A Baraboo infant overcame a life threatening condition thanks to the efforts of UW Hospital doctors in conjunction with Waisman Center doctors and nutritionists. The Waisman Center’s role was in the acute treatment and confirmation …
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New Wisconsin Idea grants venture into diverse territory
The Waisman Center’s Early Childhood program was recently awarded a Wisconsin Idea Grant from the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Endowment.
Care On Campus UW-Madison Offers Flexible Child-care Options To Faculty, Staff And Students
Like harried parents anywhere, many faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison need good quality, affordable and flexible child care.
Citywide classes for 4-year-olds?
By Lee Sensenbrenner Reprinted by permission Reporting success with a four-year-old kindergarten pilot program, the Madison Metropolitan School District is beginning talks to determine what a citywide initiative might look like next fall. A committee …
Paul White lends his expertise to new video training program
Paul White, director of Community Ties at the Waisman Center, has developed a new training video and guide entitled “Managing Threatening Confrontations.” The curriculum is intended for frontline staff in the fields of developmental disabilities …
With a little help
For the Cooney family, and others, the UW Waisman Center is a lifeline The Waisman Center provides services for families in need By Paula Zelonky, Isthmus Reprinted by Permission Rob Cooney has a lot of …
Waisman Early Childhood Program Receives NAEYC Accreditation
The Waisman Early Childhood Program has received notice that its application for accreditation has been approved by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The accreditation process was carried out over the past …
Electronic Watchdog Keeps Developmentally Disabled Safe
If Monica Reese opens her front door or leaves her bedroom in the middle of the night, someone knows.
Paul White Receives 2003 Joyce Erdman Award
The Waisman Center’s Paul White received the 2003 Joyce Erdman Award which is sponsored by the Capital Times Kids Fund. The annual award recognizes a person who excels in working with youth. White heads the …
Special IV Is Seen As Boy’s Lifeline, But There Is A Snag
At 16 months, Tyler Tracy can only handle about four grams of carbohydrates per day. Other children his age need about 40 grams.