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”
Category Archives: Announcements
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”
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Patients and Staff
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Thompson Center has enacted several new safety guidelines for in-person clinic visits. These guidelines are meant to keep our patients, their families, andContinue reading “COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Patients and Staff”
Autism Prevalence Rate Increases
Lost in the shuffle of the current global pandemic, the CDC in March released a study causing the organization to increase their estimate of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence toContinue reading “Autism Prevalence Rate Increases”
Thompson Center Expands Online Visits!
Would you like to schedule an appointment with your Thompson Center provider? During this time of social distancing, we are now offering video visits with many of our providers, includingContinue reading “Thompson Center Expands Online Visits!”
Expanding Our Reach
For 14 years, the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders has built a reputation as one of the pre-eminent autism treatment, research and training centers inContinue reading “Expanding Our Reach”
Exclusive Inclusivity
The Thompson Center prides itself on creating an open and accessible environment for people of all abilities. No group illustrates this commitment better than Thompson Center Applied Behavior Intervention ServicesContinue reading “Exclusive Inclusivity”