Past Event Category: Other
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Apr 25Together for Waisman – Spring Benefit 2026Delivery or Pickup by Appointment at the Waisman Center
Building a brighter future for autistic adults that expands care throughout the lifespan. Autism is a lifelong condition, yet most services and supports end when individuals reach adulthood. According to the CDC, 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism—and those children grow up. Research predicts that the number of adults with autism will double …
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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 26Maravillas del WaismanFecha: 26 de marzo Tema: Buscando empleo como persona con discapacidad intelectual o del desarrollo Invitado: Departamento de Rehabilitación Vocacional Promo: Buscar empleo puede ser estresante. Para personas con discapacidad intelectual o del desarrollo, este proceso puede ser un poco más complejo, pero existen ayudas y apoyos para facilitarlo. El jueves 26 de marzo a las …
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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 26Maravillas del WaismanFecha: 26 de febrero Título: Invitados: Promo: Un espacio creado por el Waisman Center, Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison para hablar con científicos y proveedores de salud acerca de discapacidades de desarrollo como autismo y síndrome de Down, enfermedades neurodegenerativas como Alzheimer y servicios que ofrece el centro a la comunidad. Más detalles & Cómo acceder: La Movida, …
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Feb 7Waisman Center Day with the Experts: Congenital Heart DefectsWaisman Center
In-Person and Virtual Saturday, February 7, 2026 Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defects, affecting 1% of all babies. Children with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) require heart surgery or other intervention before their first birthday. In addition to their medical needs, children with CCHD are more likely to struggle with their physical, …
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Jan 29Maravillas del WaismanFeaturing: Tatiana Sarango Gonzalez
Hay muchos factores que pueden afectar el desarrollo del cerebro de manera positiva o negativa. Investigadores en el Waisman Center estudian cómo se desarrolla el cerebro del bebé y cómo factores ambientales afectan este proceso.
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Dec 9Annual Poster FairJohn D. Wiley Conference Center Lounge, 2nd Floor, North Tower, Waisman Center
The poster session will highlight the interdisciplinary research carried out at the Waisman Center. Posters prepared for scientific meetings are preferred. Register here by Friday, November 30. Complementary posters are available. Submit your pdf file to Clark Kellogg by Monday, December 1 Printed posters must be dropped off in Room 240 by Friday, December 5 …
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Dec 4Family-Led Academic Grand RoundsOverview: A collaborative initiative between the University of Wisconsin’s UCEDD, the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Bluebird Way Foundation has created 5 virtual Family-Led Academic Grand Rounds (FLAG Rounds) focused on Ableism in Pediatrics. These national, quarterly educational sessions will be led and presented by families. FLAG …