Early Years
Research Study:
Now Enrolling Expectant Parents
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.
Recent news
New Provider Spotlight: Dr. July Jean Cuevas
July Jean Cuevas, MD, FAAP, is the newest developmental-behavioral pediatrician to join the Thompson Center’s medical team. Get to know…
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Show Me Research Week 2024
Several researchers and trainees from the Thompson Center presented posters at Mizzou’s Show Me Research Week last week. Topics included…
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Training Spotlight: Mackenzie Cissne
Mackenzie Cissne joined the Thompson Center in June 2021 as a graduate research assistant working with Dr. Kerri Nowell. Mackenzie…
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Postdoctoral Fellow Awarded National Institute of Mental Health F32 Grant
Erin Andres, Ph.D. has been awarded an individual postdoctoral fellowship (F32) by the National Institute of Mental Health to support…
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Thompson Center Psychometry Team Assists with EarliTec Study
The Thompson Center offers a space for collaboration between departments within the center. This cross-collaboration allows for staff to provide…
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