 
What is the Talaris Institute?
What are the objectives of the Talaris Institute?
Will Talaris study learning disabilities such as A.D.H.D,
dyslexia, or autism?
Is there a need for this type of research institute?
How is Talaris funded?
What does the name Talaris mean?
Where is Talaris located?
Who is Talaris?
How does Talaris communicate scientific findings to the
public?
Can I use my credit card to purchase Talaris materials without going online to place my order?
What is Talaris Institute?
To Support Parents and Caregivers in Raising Socially and Emotionally Healthy Children.
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What
are the objectives of Talaris Institute?
We are specifically interested in conveying how infants and young
children think, learn and feel. We utilize partnerships, materials and our
own outreach efforts to do so.
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Will
Talaris study learning disabilities such as A.D.H.D, dyslexia, or autism?
Not specifically. We concentrate on typical development.
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Is
there a need for this type of research institute?
There is an ongoing critical need for the scientific community to
communicate in clear, concise language the new discoveries in early
learning and brain development. Scientific studies are revolutionizing our
ideas about infants, young children, and the nature of the developing
brain and mind. Parents and educators alike are demanding more information
on best parenting and educational practices.
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How
is Talaris funded?
Talaris was created with initial funding from Bruce and Jolene McCaw.
Philanthropists with a long-standing interest in education, the McCaws
have chosen to support Talaris in its goal to provide useful information
to parents, educators, and all those who nurture children. Talaris will
also raise funds from other sources to fulfill its mission of furthering
the world's leading research in early learning and brain development.
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What
does the name Talaris mean?
The name, pronounced “te-lair-us,” was derived from the Latin noun,
talaria, which describe the winged sandals worn by Mercury, messenger to
the gods, also known as Hermes. Meaning to think swiftly, to fly swiftly,
or to have quick thoughts, it also represents Talaris’ efforts to spread
knowledge of early learning quickly.
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Where
is Talaris located?
Talaris is located in the
Laurelhurst neighborhood in northeast Seattle, Washington.
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Who is Talaris?
Our Board of Directors:
Bruce R. McCaw - Co-Chair
Jolene M. McCaw - Co-Chair
Craig W. Stewart – President
Samuel H. Smith, Ph.D. - Director
Kathleen Hebert - Director
Roberta R. Katz, Ph.D. - Director
Donald P. Nielsen - Director
Our Staff: Click here
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How
does Talaris communicate scientific findings to the public?
Our goal is to transform research findings into helpful tools for
various audiences. We partner with a variety of practitioners on an
ongoing basis to ensure that our research finds are grounded in real-life
experience. In addition, we participate in networks including
organizations that touch our key audiences as a method to communicate our
findings. We rely on broadcast (radio and TV), print and our web site,
networking meetings, and conferences to establish connections with
parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and the business
community. Talaris also offers useful information packaged as videos, CDs,
books, and brochures.
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Can I use my credit card to purchase Talaris materials without going online to place my order?
If you prefer, you can order by Credit Card directly from Talaris by
contacting Perry Murrell at Talaris:
Email:
perrym@talaris.org Do NOT email your Credit Card Number.
Phone & Voicemail: 206 859-5611
Fax: 206 859-5699
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Contact
Information
Talaris Institute
P.O. Box 45040
Seattle, WA 98145
phone: 206-859-5600
fax: 206-859-5699 patsym@talaris.org | 
