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Category Archives: Announcements
Name Change: Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
We are pleased to announce that the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders has changed its name to the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. This name change alignsContinue reading “Name Change: Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment”
STRIVE Staff Receive Access Mizzou Award
Cortney Fish and Jaclyn Benigno were awarded the Lee Henson Access Mizzou Award on September 28 for their work on the Thompson Center’s STRIVE program. Self-Determined Transition Readiness Through IndividualContinue reading “STRIVE Staff Receive Access Mizzou Award”
Thompson Center Launches Foster Care Clinic
There are several parts to any autism evaluation at the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Our providers gather and review information about the patient’s history. They interview theContinue reading “Thompson Center Launches Foster Care Clinic”
2021 Top PIQ Award Winner: Tammy Hickman
Congratulations to Tammy Hickman, the Thompson Center’s 2021 Top PIQ Award recipient! This award is given annually to an employee who exemplifies the core values of professionalism, initiative, and qualityContinue reading “2021 Top PIQ Award Winner: Tammy Hickman”
Welcome Stephen Sheinkopf, PhD, Executive Director
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf will be joining us as executive director of the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and as the Thompson EndowedContinue reading “Welcome Stephen Sheinkopf, PhD, Executive Director”
Finding a Better Way: Meet Dr. Wesley Dotson
“There has got to be a better way.” It was a thought that went through Wesley Dotson’s head many times during his early years as a special educator. Hired outContinue reading “Finding a Better Way: Meet Dr. Wesley Dotson”
The Center of Inclusion
Fostering an environment of respect and inclusion has never been more important in our society than it is right now. The Thompson Center is committed to fostering such an environment,Continue reading “The Center of Inclusion”
The Thompson Center Values Social Justice
The Thompson Center is committed to workplace diversity and to cultivating, fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. This commitment extendsContinue reading “The Thompson Center Values Social Justice”
Changing Jobs, Changing Lives
When Myles Hinkel first attended a town hall meeting in 2005 about the newly created Thompson Center, little did he and his wife Lora know how impactful the Center wouldContinue reading “Changing Jobs, Changing Lives”