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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

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Integrating trauma awareness into early language support

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Atypical infant movements tied to cerebral palsy may signal differences in brain connectivity

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Parenting beliefs are a more effective indicator of early language skills in children than socioeconomic status

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New study could change the way fractions are taught

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Meet ARTEMIS: The new AI helping researchers reconstruct the hidden stories of cell development

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New Clinic Phone Number! 608-915-0680

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Research team receive $9 million NIH grant to study Down syndrome

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John D. Wiley Seminar Series

Sandra Juul, MD, PhD
“Neonatal Epo Neuroprotection: Lessons Learned”
October 24, 2025 @ Noon

The Autism Hub

Learn more about the Waisman Center's autism-related activities, including research, programs, clinics, news and events.

Slide of the Week

Doug Dean III, PhD
Neural correlates of inhibitory control in children: Evidence using MRI and fNIRS

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