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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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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

About the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

The mission of the Thompson Center is to support individuals & families impacted by autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses through world class programs that integrate research, clinical service delivery, education, and public policy.

About Us

The Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to clinical service, research, and training to improve the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

In one central location, this unique collaboration of schools and colleges at the University of Missouri brings together experts from many disciplines to continuously build on the services we offer. Work at the Thompson Center currently encompasses the fields of:

  1. Developmental and behavioral pediatrics
  2. Neuropsychology
  3. Clinical psychology
  4. Neurology
  5. Occupational therapy
  6. Speech/language pathology
  7. Applied behavioral analysis
  8. Psychiatry
  9. Genetics & genetics counseling
  10. Education
  11. Social work

Vision

To lead the field of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders as a model of collaborative best practices in evidence-based care, translational research, and training excellence.

History

The Thompson Center was inaugurated in 2005 with a generous gift from William and Nancy Thompson (pictured). Based on the medical home model, Thompson Center diagnostic, assessment, and treatment services emphasize family-centered care that is comprehensive, coordinated, compassionate, culturally sensitive, and accessible for all. Our aim is to support families from the point of initial contact through access to needed services in the community, with routine follow-up care over time to ensure the best possible outcome for each child and family.

Culture of Excellence

To support our mission and vision we cultivate and promote an internal culture of excellence.  We strive for excellence across our center through professionalism, initiative, and quality.

Faculty & Staff

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Advisory Board

The Thompson Center Advisory Board provides general oversight of strategic planning, financials, and organizational changes and works to foster and further community relationships.

Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment

The Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment strengthens children and families affected by autism and neurodevelopmental disorders by raising awareness, advancing public policy, and funding the needs of the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment at the University of Missouri.