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We’re here to help.

Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is here to address your unique needs and provide the best possible care for your child’s neurodevelopmental journey.

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Teaching for a stronger community.

We are here to equip learners with the essentials skills needed to create positive change in the lives of people with developmental differences.

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Researching for a better tomorrow.

Our goal is to unlock discoveries that will revolutionize the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

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We’re here to help.

Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is here to address your unique needs and provide the best possible care for your child’s neurodevelopmental journey.

Learn more

Teaching for a stronger community.

We are here to equip learners with the essentials skills needed to create positive change in the lives of people with developmental differences.

Learn more

Researching for a better tomorrow.

Our goal is to unlock discoveries that will revolutionize the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

Learn more

Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

205 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65211

573-884-6052

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Helping families grow stronger. Together.

Grounded in best-practice.

Discovering opportunities.

What We Do

Support individuals & families impacted by autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses through world class programs that integrate research, clinical service delivery, education, and public policy.

Diagnosis & Evaluation

Is it autism?

Our comprehensive evaluations rely on expert practitioners and gold-standard tools to diagnose autism, ADHD, learning and language disorders, and a variety of other conditions. Start your journey to getting answers now.

Referrals & Scheduling

Start your Thompson Center journey now.

You don’t have to be a medical professional to refer a child to the Thompson Center. Our online referral process can be initiated by educators, parents, or other caregivers. Learn more about the referral process and required paperwork to join one of our scheduling lists.

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19th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference

The Thompson Center hosted the 19th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference on September 12 and 13, following a parent conference…

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New Building Topping Out Ceremony

On August 23, the Thompson Center celebrated the topping out of their new building at the South Providence Medical Park….

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2024 TIPS for Kids Carnival

On August 29, the Thompson Center hosted the second annual TIPS for Kids Carnival! The event gave kids and families…

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New Provider Spotlight: Madison Imler, Behavior Analyst

You may already know Madison Imler from her time as a registered behavior technician (RBT) or graduate trainee. Now, Madison…

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Organization Support and Collaboration: Thompson Center & Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Thompson Center has collaborated with the Ronald McDonald House for years. We want to highlight some of the ways…

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