Autism Training Specialist Received MU Staff Advisory Council Award

Congratulations to Thompson Center Autism Training Specialist Julie Muckerman on receiving the MU Staff Advisory Council Spring 2024 Education Award! The intention of this award is to assist staff members’ personal and professional development by providing funding for classes and courses of higher education.
Muckerman is enrolled in the Post-Baccalaureate Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. This program is tailored for those aiming to become licensed speech-language pathologists with a non-related undergraduate background. With this award, Muckerman will receive funding to participate in a course about sign language this spring. She is passionate about accessible and varied forms of communication for autistic individuals. Through her experience at the Thompson Center, she has learned the importance of adapting her communication style to provide better support for these individuals.