News
News releases and features
- Mazurek, M.O. & Engelhardt, C.R. (In Press). Video game use and problem behaviors in boys with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Cognition and behavior: Sensory sensitivity tied to autism
- Anxiety drug enhances brain connections in autism
- Researchers find autism, stomach problems link
- Dr. Janet Farmer, director of Academic Programs at the Thompson Center gives an expert comment on the recent rise in autism prevalence from 1 in 110 to 1 in 88. Click to read the story.
- Prevalence and Correlates of Screen-Based Media Use Among Youths with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- TC psychologist Micah Mazurek finds that Children With Autism Benefit from Early, Intensive Therapy
- Research of Dr. David Beversdorf highlighted in MU Study Finds Promising Drug Treatment for Improving Language, Social Function in People with Autism
- MU researcher finds pill holds promise for autism
- Art for Autism Exhibit highlighted in VOX Magazine
- Top Thompson Center researcher selected for special forum on biomarkers and autism.
- Art for Autism - Columbia Daily Tribune
- Art for Autism - VOX Magazine
- Art for Autism - Maneater, student newspaper
- The Thompson Center on KSHB Kansas City
- Thompson Center featured in May, 2011 issue of Rural Missouri Magazine
- Thompson Center and Dr. Bregman featured in Mizzou Weekly
- Thompson autism center director take reins
- Dr.Joel Bregman spotlighted in Missourian article.
- Frequently Asked Questions about Missouri's Autism Insurance
- Dr. Temple Grandin speaks on behalf of the Thompson Center Exceptional Achievement Series (Missourian)
- Dr. Temple Grandin speaks on behalf of the Thompson Center Execptional Achievement Series (Columbia Tribune)
- Dr. Joel Bregman to become Thompson Center Executive Director (Columbia Tribune, September 22, 2010)
- The Thompson Center moves to 205 Portland
- Dr. Stephen Kanne and Hope McPheeters speak about autism on KBIA radio show Intersection.
- Dr. Tracy Stroud speaks about ADHD on MoberlyMonitor.com
- Ella's Hope Foundation featured in Columbia Missourian article
- Famlies, professionals, legislators and Gov. Nixon gathered at the Thompson Center on Thursday, June 10 to celebrate the passing of autism legislation into law. Read, view and listen to coverage of this historic event: KMIZ, Missourian, Missouri Net, Governor's Office, KRCG, Columbia Daily Tribune, KRES FM 104.7
- 5th Annual Autism Intervention Conference- see video from KOMU
- People with autism can benefit from interaction with animals
- Words and Music - Dan Levitin and Tim Page- Listen, view and read about the Friday event at: KBIA interview with Dan Levitin, KOMU video, Missourian article
- Legislative Update Feb. 4, 2010 - Mo. Senate passes child autism coverage bill
- Sen. Kit Bond honored during visit to the MU Thompson Center
- Families praise Thompson Center
- Dr. Judy Miles speaks with CNN
- Dr. Steve Kanne speaks with KOMU TV 8 about House Bill 1296.
- Judy Miles, Xiaofei Fan. Shawn Christ and Gary Yao were interviewed in a segment on KOMU TV 8 about their research into pupillary light response.
- Bond gets thanks at Thompson Center
- Dr. Farmer cited in research on ADHD
- Beversdorf receives honors
- Governor Nixon supports autism coverage legislation
- SibShops offer fun and friendship.
- The Social Competence Program is now enrolling youth diagnosed with ASD for the Spring 2010 semester
- KOMU report: $5 million for the Thompson Center
- Columbia Daily Tribune: $5 million freed for local autism center
- Inside Columbia on the costs of autism treatments
- MU Thompson Center’s Growth and Success Leads to Personnel Expansion
- Gov. Blunt signs $5 million appropriation for new Thompson Center facility
- Clues in the DNA: MU’s Thompson Center lands $1.6 million grant to search for autism causes
- Fashionable fundraising: “Model Citizen” fashion show raises funds for children with autism
- Improving outcomes: Thompson Foundation enhances Early Intervention Services with $100,000 gift
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