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

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Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

205 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65211

573-884-6052

October 23, 2017

Rhythm of the Roar

By Emily Morrison

Thompson Center patients, staff, faculty and their families joined together for the Mizzou Homecoming parade! The Thompson Center float featured puzzle pieces, musical instruments and a large Looney Tunes banner decorated by Thompson Center patients at the first Creative Expression on the Spectrum event.

Everyone who participated in the parade had a wonderful time celebrating the Mizzou homecoming and handing out candy to the thousands of people lining the streets to watch the parade. Even Rhett, the Thompson Center support dog, joined in on the fun! It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase some the Thompson Center’s amazing patients and their wonderful artistic ability.

Several people sitting on a trailer.Puzzle pieces pinned to the back of the parade float. Instruments tied to the sides of the parade float.  Instruments tied to the sides of the parade float. A young boy pets the Thompson Center support dog. The Thompson Center support dog is ready for the parade. Two young children wait for the parade to begin. The Thompson Center support dog walks in the parade.