Training for families and professionals
These Web links are provided as a service.However, the Thompson Centercannot guarantee the accuracy of the content.
Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MO-FEAT)
MO-FEAT provides monthly parent support and informational meetings on issues concerning home- and school-based intervention and identification of autism spectrum disorders.
Missouri Parents ACT (MPACT) Parent Training and Information
MPACT provides information and free training on special education for parents, caregivers and professionals.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Missouri
Provides information resources and training courses for parents and caregivers
Judevine Center for Autism
The Judevine Center for Autism provides evaluations and assessments; specialized parent training; specialized training for professionals; training and consultation; workshops and seminars; family support; clinical therapies; transitional treatment; adult programs and support; and residential services for Missourians and beyond.
Videos from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)
Videos that address a range of topics, ideas, philosophies, treatment approaches and programming ideas focused on individuals with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and other pervasive developmental disorders. Many videos are appropriate for training professionals and family members involved in educating and supporting individuals across the autism spectrum. Topics areas include:
- Asperger's Syndrome Adult Issues/Transition
- Behavior Communication
- Diagnosis/Assessment Early Intervention
- Education Education and Treatment Approaches/Options
- Family Accounts/Issues Personal Perspective
- Sensory Social
- Disability or Community Awareness/General Information
Project Access
Project ACCESS assists Local Education Agency (LEA) personnel serving students with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), and those exhibiting behaviors characteristic of the target disorders.
Puzzle of Autism
By the National Education Association, The Puzzle of Autism is a 38-page informational guide that explains common characteristics and suggests classroom strategies for improving communication, sensory, social and behavioral skills.
Practical Parenting Partnerships Center (PPP)
A family resource program to support all those who educate and nurture children. PPP offers resources for parents, educators and children through interactive workshops with materials, references and activities.

