University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Down Syndrome

Bender, MS, OTR/L , Jaclyn

Biography Profile Jaclyn is an occupational therapist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She is passionate about listening to a family’s priorities and meeting them where they are at. She will assess a child’s participation in meaningful activities in their daily lives and provide recommendations related to the child and family’s needs at …

Koeritzer, AuD, PASC, CCC-A , Margaret

Kristensen, MS, CCC-SLP , Kayla

Biography Profile Kayla Kristensen is a speech-language pathologist and clinical researcher who provides patient- and family-centered services in the Waisman Center Clinics. Kayla enjoys working within interdisciplinary teams providing comprehensive speech and language assessment, as well as speech and language therapy with individuals using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Additionally, Kayla collaborates with individuals with …

Mayo, NPN, Rosie

Biography Profile Rosie is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner on the Developmental Pediatric team. She loves caring for and advocating for kids and their families. She strives to help kids thrive to the best of their ability within the context of their environment. She also has a Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Public Health Nursing …

Stanek, PT, DPT, Lindsey

Biography Profile Lindsey aims to connect and communicate in a collaborative manner with children and their caregivers. She works to provide engaging and meaningful recommendations around mobility, physical activity, and recreation.  Lindsey strives to support patient and family goals related to participation in activities that are important to them. Lindsey has a desire to continue to learn …

Walters, MS, RDN, CSP, CD, Mary

Biography Profile Mary Walters is a registered dietitian nutritionist and board certified in pediatric nutrition.  She received her masters degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Wisconsin (UW) .  She completed her dietetic internship at UW Hospital and Clinics and pediatric nutrition trainee-ship with the UW Pediatric Pulmonary Center. Mary’s expertise is in pediatric …