Announcements Archives - Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

April Events Calendar

April is World Autism Month and the Thompson Center has lots of events planned to celebrate! Keep track of all of our World Autism Month activities for patients, families, andContinue reading “April Events Calendar”

20th Anniversary Coloring Pages: Download & Print Now!

Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Thompson Center with these special coloring pages! Share your artwork with us by posting a photo on social media and taggingContinue reading “20th Anniversary Coloring Pages: Download & Print Now!”

Lauren Sapp Named 2024 Thompson Center Top PIQ

Lauren Sapp (right) with her nominator, Thompson Center Health Professions Director Dr. Kerri Nowell Congratulations to Lauren Sapp, the Thompson Center’s 2024 Top PIQ Award recipient! This annual award honorsContinue reading “Lauren Sapp Named 2024 Thompson Center Top PIQ”

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 on September 11 in St. Charles, Missouri. The parent conferenceContinue reading “19th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference”

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. This ceremony signifies the placement of the last structural beamContinue reading “New Building Topping Out Ceremony”

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 has joined our Applied Behavioral Intervention Services (ABIS) team asContinue reading “New Provider Spotlight: Madison Imler, Behavior Analyst”

Thompson Foundation, ACE Program Receive Local Impact Grant

The Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment was awarded the Autism Speaks 2023 Local Impact Grant. This grant will go towards funding the Thompson Center’s Accessing Career Experiences (ACE) program. This grant was awarded to 23 organizations from 13 states that serve the autism community.

Meet Our New Director: Dr. Connie Brooks

Last week, Dr. Connie Brooks was appointed the new executive director of the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment. She takes over for Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf, who will continue as a valued member of the Thompson Center team as he returns his focus to his research projects. Dr. Brooks has been an integral part of the Thompson Center since she joined in 2015 and then became a member of the executive leadership team in 2020. Get to know Dr. Brooks below as she discusses her background, her passions, and her vision for the future of the Thompson Center.