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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Program
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Program
The AAC Program impacts individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing significant communication difficulties. This program provides the infrastructure needed to test new approaches to practice as well as providing a model direct service for training future and current professionals. It includes all four UCEDD core functions (service, training, research and information dissemination) in its program design. The AAC program includes the AAC-Partnership, Communication Aids & Systems Clinic (CASC), Communications Development Program (CDP), and ECHO-AAC.
- AAC Clinic
Communication Aids & Systems Clinic (CASC) - AAC Education
ECHO-AAC - AAC Outreach Services
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Partnership Program
Communication Development Program (CDP)
Contact:
Jennifer Seale, PhD, CCC-SLP
Email: jseale@wisc.edu
Website: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Program
Autism Treatment Programs
Autism Treatment Programs (ATP)
The Waisman Center Autism Treatment Programs (ATP), in partnership with UW Health, offer focused behavioral treatment to individuals with autism and their families. Parent Coaching is the key service. Parents learn and practice strategies to teach alternatives to challenging behavior, teach skills for daily living and to strategies to enhance family relationships. Individual treatment is offered for some individuals supplementary to Parent Coaching. Individual treatment provides additional practice on select skills that are then carried over to family interactions and activities. The treatment approach is founded on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and additional evidence-based strategies. In the Starting Together Program for children ages 2-4 years, parent coaching and individual treatment are provided during everyday play activities and daily routines. Teaching and support strategies are guided by The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). In the Growing Together Program (ages 5-26) parents join their child, teen or young adult in session to work toward goals that support communication, independence and life skills. Older teens and young adults (ages 18–26) participate in group psychoeducation focused on adult relationships, life transitions, and relationships with family and friends into adulthood. The teens and young adults make a plan for engaging their families to share strategies and discuss supports to maintain skills learned.
Contact:
Molly Murphy
608-890-3622
Email: memurph3@waisman.wisc.edu
Website: Autism Treatment Programs (ATP)
Community Training, Intervention, and Evaluation Services (TIES)
Community TIES
Community TIES a community-based, behavior support program serving children/families, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in our Dane County community. Many individuals served by TIES have co-occurring mental health conditions.
Contact:
Josh Lapin
608-890-4839
lapin@waisman.wisc.edu
Crisis Response Program
Crisis Response
Crisis Response is a coordinated, community-based, approach to crisis prevention and response for Dane County adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experiencing acute behavioral health crises. Crisis Response is a collaborative effort between Community TIES, Dane County Human Services, and Responsive Solutions Inc.
Contact:
Axel Junker
608.265.9428
Email: junker@waisman.wisc.edu
Website: Crisis Response
TIES Clinic
TIES Clinic
The TIES Clinic provides psychiatric care and consultation to Dane County residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are unable to obtain psychiatric care from other providers due to financial situation, behavioral issues, or medical complexity. Patients seen in the TIES clinic are also supported by the Community TIES Program.
Contact:
Joanne Law
608-890-2845
Email: Joanne.law@wisc.edu
Website: TIES Clinic
Waisman Center/UW Health Specialty Clinics
Waisman Center/UW Health Specialty Clinics
The clinics provide specialized health care services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The clinics include: Autism and DD, Cerebral Palsy, Medical Genetics, Newborn Follow- up, Down syndrome, Neuromotor, Pediatric Brain Care, Biochemical Genetics, and Bone Dysplasia. All clinics offer diagnostic and assessment services, and a few clinics provide ongoing treatment and intervention.
Contact:
Paola Perez, MSSW
Clinics Operations Manager
608-890-4495
Email: pperez@waisman.wisc.edu
Website: Waisman Center Clinics
Waisman Early Childhood Program (WECP)
Waisman Early Childhood Program
Waisman Early Childhood Program (WECP) is a center based early childhood program that is meeting the needs of a developmentally diverse group of children ages 1 through 6. Approximately two-thirds are developing typically, and one third may have a special education need.
Contact:
Nancy Saevang
Director, WECP
608-265-9852
Email: saevang@wisc.edu
Website: Waisman Early Childhood Program (WECP)
Wellness Inclusion Nursing (WIN)
Wellness Inclusion Nursing (WIN)
Wellness Inclusion Nursing (WIN) Program nurses work with individuals with IDD and complex health care needs living in the community. WIN nurses partner with the person, their families, caregivers, and health care providers. WIN services focus on restoring, maintaining, and promoting maximal health and independence.
Contact:
Sherry Schultz
608-535-0051
Email: sherry.schultz@wisc.edu
Website: Wellness Inclusion Nursing (WIN)