Recent studies suggest that older adults with ASD may have shorter life expectancies and more physical and mental health difficulties than the general population. A new, landmark longitudinal study of aging and autism hopes to better understand how differences in aging may impact the health outcomes of individuals with ASD.
Autism
Autistic Flourishing: Fostering Happy, Healthy Brains & Bodies
Explore how to be an ally and foster genuine autistic happiness, health and, flourishing across the lifespan for our autistic selves, family, friends, and fellow humans.
Undergraduate student at the Waisman Center receives training support from the new Morris H. Aprison Scholar Fund for Undergraduate Research
Sabrina Huang, a rising senior in the Waisman lab of Xinyu Zhao, PhD, was awarded inaugural support from the endowed Morris H. Aprison Scholar Fund for Undergraduate Research.
Managing Threatening Confrontations – REGISTRATION FULL
This training has reached capacity. If you would like to be placed on a cancellation list, please email mltruman@wisc.edu. Registration begins at 8:45 am. Time includes a one hour lunch break, on your own. Space …
Power and Control: Learning to Use It Respectfully – REGISTRATION FULL
This training has reached capacity. If you would like to be placed on a cancellation list, please email mltruman@wisc.edu. Space is limited. Please notify Training & Consultation – comm.training@waisman.wisc.edu – if you are unable …
Autism Conversations: Brokering Hope
Brokering Hope Day & Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Time: 12:00-12:45 pm Sign up! Registration About the Conversation: We will be joined by speaker, writer, podcaster, sister, wife and mom — Lola Dada-Olley from Not …
Autism Conversations: Special Day! National Autism Society
Special Day! National Autism Society Day & Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Time: 12:00-12:45 pm Sign up! Registration About the Conversation: We will be joined by Bob Johnston, parent and member of the Board of …
Seminar – Yong-hui Jiang, MD, PhD – “Modeling Autism by SHANK3 and H1-4 Gene Mutations: Synaptic Dysfunction vs Epigenetic Dysregulation”
I am physician scientist active both in basic research and clinical practice. My research interests are to 1) uncover the genetic and epigenetic bases of neurodevelopmental disorders or rare diseases with neurodevelopmental defects; 2) model genetic diseases using human patients derived cellular models and genetic mutant mice; 3) understand the circuit and molecular mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder; 4) develop novel molecular and epigenetic targeted therapies for genetic and epigenetic diseases.
Autism Conversations: Special Day! Depression and Autism
Special Day! Depression and Autism Day & Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022 Time: 12:00-12:45 pm Sign up! Registration About the Conversation: We will be joined by Sara Warner, Psychologist with the Waisman Autism Treatment Programs. …
Autism Conversations: Researcher Spotlight — Brittany Travers, PhD
Researcher Spotlight — Brittany Travers, PhD Day & Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Time: 12:00-12:45 pm Sign up! Registration About the Conversation: Dr. Travers moves around the world of ASD and Motor Function, but we …