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”
Category Archives: Announcements
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”
Finding Your Stroke
When Ben Loeb spoke with his long-time friend and fellow tennis coach from Springfield, Mo. about his friend’s son’s autism, Loeb was aware of the disorder. But he wasn’t preparedContinue reading “Finding Your Stroke”
Innovation Through Experience; Solutions Through Creativity
Leaders at the MU Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders take pride in the fact that the Center is on the forefront nationally in autism treatment, research and training.Continue reading “Innovation Through Experience; Solutions Through Creativity”
A Dynamite Database Shift
Faster. Cheaper. Easier. Three goals of any modern organization. When Thompson Center leaders first approached the idea of making a database change for the center, their primary goals were toContinue reading “A Dynamite Database Shift”
Dr. Paul Offit Visits the Thompson Center
Thompson Center faculty and staff were pleased to welcome Dr. Paul Offit to the center for a question and answer session with the vaccination advocate. Paul Offit is a pediatrician specializing inContinue reading “Dr. Paul Offit Visits the Thompson Center”
Mizzou program significantly reduces delay in autism diagnosis
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When Katie New first suspected her son had autism, she had to wait 18 months for a diagnosis. She also had to travel nearly 100 miles fromContinue reading “Mizzou program significantly reduces delay in autism diagnosis”