From Missouri Times, Sept. 22, 2016 ST. LOUIS — Gov. Jay Nixon praised the ground Missouri has gained on treating autism during his tenure as governor in an address toContinue reading “Nixon touts progress on autism”
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Foundation encourages children to test children early for autism
From CBS St. Louis, Sept. 15, 2016 ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Autism now affects one in every 68 children in this country, and it puts a real strain on familiesContinue reading “Foundation encourages children to test children early for autism”
Nixon proposes $5 million more for MU’s Thompson Center
From The Maneater, Jan. 25, 2016 MU’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders could serve more families in the 2017 fiscal year with a $5 million appropriation proposed byContinue reading “Nixon proposes $5 million more for MU’s Thompson Center”
Autism, developmental disabilities get big budget recommendations from Nixon
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Jan. 20, 2016 COLUMBIA – Gov. Jay Nixon’s final budget recommendations as the head of the state’s executive branch will include significant investments in developmental disabilities. Nixon,Continue reading “Autism, developmental disabilities get big budget recommendations from Nixon”
Gov. Nixon announces disability services investment to include $5 million expansion of Thompson Center
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 15, 2016) — Gov. Jay Nixon announced today his Fiscal year 2017 budget will include historic investments in developmental disability services for Missourians, including a $5 millionContinue reading “Gov. Nixon announces disability services investment to include $5 million expansion of Thompson Center”
Columbia takes off as a progressive city that understands autism
From Columbia Missourian, Jan. 6, 2016 COLUMBIA — Karen O’Connor remembers why she came to Columbia. Almost a decade later, she feels vindicated. O’Connor, now a member of the trainingContinue reading “Columbia takes off as a progressive city that understands autism”
Cheak-Zamora honored by public health group
Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora for receiving the Young Professional Award from the Maternal & Child Health section of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The award honors professionals ageContinue reading “Cheak-Zamora honored by public health group”
Practicing the art of making friends in Art for Autism program
By Marta Witko For children with autism, mastering the art of communication is a work in progress, but the Thompson Center’s Art for Autism program provides another outlet of self-expressionContinue reading “Practicing the art of making friends in Art for Autism program”
Thompson Center celebrates 10 years in autism with eyes on the future
By Marta Witko and Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (October 8, 2015) – Kicking off the evening with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, Thompson Center founders Bill and Nancy Thompson joined the center’sContinue reading “Thompson Center celebrates 10 years in autism with eyes on the future”
MU Thompson Center celebrates 10 years of progress in autism care, research and training
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 8, 2015) – Ten years ago, Pam Salmon knew a different life with her young son. “He didn’t make eye contact,” she remembered aboutContinue reading “MU Thompson Center celebrates 10 years of progress in autism care, research and training”