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”
Category Archives: Announcements
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.
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”
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!
2023 Year In Review
Take a look back at some of the biggest accomplishments at the Thompson Center in 2023. After an amazing year, we’re looking forward to continued growth and improvement in 2024!
2023 Top PIQ Nominees
Throughout the year, the Thompson Center PIQ program recognizes our team members for a professionalism, initiative, and quality (PIQ). Employees can send their colleagues “PIQ cards” that celebrate instances of excellence in these three areas. Each year the Thompson Center selects one person to receive the Top PIQ Award. This year’s nominees were Jennifer Truelove, LPN; Ali Cooper, BCBA; Dr. John Hall, psychiatrist; Shelby Hert, social worker; and Lauren Sapp, psychometrist.