Past Event Category: Diagnosis Category
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Apr 11Waisman Center Day with the Experts: AutismWaisman Center
Learn about the latest advances in autism research and services and hear from a panel of experts — individuals with autism and family members.
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Apr 10Community Conversation on Down Syndrome & AutismWaisman Center
Families Invited: Community Conversation on Down Syndrome & Autism Families of children with Down syndrome are invited to join us for a community conversation at the Waisman Center. We are gathering caregivers to share experiences and perspectives about autism and developmental differences in children with Down syndrome. Many families have told us that it can …
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Mar 7Waisman Center Day with the Experts: Down SyndromeWaisman Center
Learn about advances in research and clinical services and hear from a panel of experts—individuals with Down syndrome and family members.
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Feb 13Seminar – Natasha Marrus, MD, PhD – “Evidence for the Contribution of Disrupted Social Motivation to the Emergence of Autism Spectrum Disorder”John D. Wiley Conference Center, Room T216 John D. Wiley Seminar Series
Natasha Marrus, MD, PhD Washington University in St. Louis Profile About the Speaker: Natasha Marrus is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology at the Washington University in St. Louis, where she also received her MD-PhD in 2007. Her research focuses on the development of social motivation in infants and young children, including developing measures …
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Dec 19Seminar – Verónica Martínez Cerdeño , PhD – “GABAergic Interneurons in Autism Spectrum Disorders”John D. Wiley Conference Center, Room T216 John D. Wiley Seminar Series
Verónica Martínez Cerdeño , PhD University of California-Davis Profile About the Speaker: Dr. Verónica Martínez Cerdeño received a B.S. in 1998, from Complutense University, Spain. In 2002, received her Ph.D. from Autónoma University of Madrid, Spain. After completing her doctorate in Neuroanatomy, Dr. Martinez Cerdeño did her postdoctoral training in brain development at Columbia University in …
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Dec 2Transition Talks Tuesdays – Wisconsin Foster Care SystemFeaturing: Family Voices of Wisconsin
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: Wisconsin’s foster care system supports youth moving into adulthood through the Chafee Foster Care Program, which provides independent living services like life skills coaching, academic support, and career training through regional Transition Resource Agencies (TRAs). Services include Brighter Star funding for educational and vocational costs, support for housing and transportation, …
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Nov 25Transition Talks Tuesdays – Juvenile Corrections
Featuring: The Wisconsin Juvenile Justice System
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: The Wisconsin Juvenile Justice System supports youth transitioning to adulthood by offering access to services for academic success, housing, and employment, with a focus on developing permanent, supportive connections and healthy lifestyle behaviors. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families aims to provide comprehensive, coordinated support for youth ages 12-21, …
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Nov 20Lessons from the Field: Healthcare Transition for Pediatric Patients with Diabetes: Getting READDY at School
Featuring: Dr. Tracy Bekx
Virtual Meeting
We welcome in Dr. Tracy Bekx, Director of the Pediatric Diabetes Center American Family Children’s Hospital, and her team along with school nurses from Madison Metropolitan School District. Register Here
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Nov 18Transition Talks Tuesdays – Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant
Featuring: Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: The Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant (WITIG) supports youth moving into adulthood by providing technical assistance, training, and resources to educators, students, and families to improve post-school outcomes like employment, post-secondary education, and independent living. It does this through online tools such as the WiTransition App to help with self-advocacy and …
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Nov 11Transition Talks Tuesdays – Wisconsin’s Independent Living Centers
Featuring: Wisconsin Independent Living Centers (ILCs)
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: Wisconsin Independent Living Centers (ILCs) support youth moving into adulthood and their families by providing core services, including peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and advocacy. These services empower youth to set goals related to education, employment, and housing, and offer families resources and guidance for the …