A center focused on understanding and treating intellectual and developmental disabilities in children.

Waisman Center Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center

NIH-funded research University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11132922

This study is all about finding better ways to help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by bringing together experts from different fields to explore new treatments and understand how their brains work.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Madison, United States)
Project IDNIH-11132922 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

The Waisman Center Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center is dedicated to advancing knowledge and treatment options for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This interdisciplinary program involves collaboration among experts from various fields, including medicine, public health, and education, to conduct innovative research. The center provides resources for clinical trials, including participant recruitment and behavioral assessments, and utilizes advanced brain imaging techniques to study the neurological aspects of IDD.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 years who are diagnosed with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 0-11 years or do not have a diagnosis related to intellectual and developmental disabilities may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and interventions for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar interdisciplinary approaches has shown promise in advancing understanding and treatment of developmental disabilities.

Where this research is happening

Madison, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderautism spectral disorderautism spectrum disorderAutistic Disorderautistic spectrum disorder
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.