Many kids look forward to Christmas: the music, the decorations, the lights, the presents, Santa. For Sam Haworth, Christmas is a year-round affair. “Sam loves Christmas and has a treeContinue reading “A Dress for Santa’s Helper”
Category Archives: Community
Down Through the Chimney
Santa found his way back down the Thompson Center chimney this holiday season! This is a special opportunity for our patients and their families to get some one-on-one time withContinue reading “Down Through the Chimney”
A Spooky Halloween at the Thompson Center
Thompson Center patients, their families, and Thompson Center staff and faculty children had a haunting good time at the Thompson Center Trick or Treat event on Halloween 2018! Take aContinue reading “A Spooky Halloween at the Thompson Center”
A Game Homecoming
Thompson Center patients and their families joined in on the Mizzou Homecoming fun by decorating and riding the Thompson Center parade float. This year’s parade theme featured board games, soContinue reading “A Game Homecoming”
A Heroic Success
The Thompson Foundation for Autism held their 12th annual fundraising gala in St. Louis on Sept. 28. The purpose of the annual gala is to raise money to benefit theContinue reading “A Heroic Success”
April is Safety Awareness Month!
April is Safety Awareness Month! Kids with special needs, including autism, often require additional steps to make sure they remain safe. Check out some of these resources for keeping youContinue reading “April is Safety Awareness Month!”
Rhythm of the Roar
Thompson Center patients, staff, faculty and their families joined together for the Mizzou Homecoming parade! The Thompson Center float featured puzzle pieces, musical instruments and a large Looney Tunes bannerContinue reading “Rhythm of the Roar”
Creative Expression on the Spectrum: Take One
On Oct. 17, Thompson Center patients, families and staff came together to celebrate the first Creative Expression on the Spectrum event. Matching the Mizzou Homecoming theme, “Rhythm of the Roar,”Continue reading “Creative Expression on the Spectrum: Take One”
Express Yourself
David Strumpf’s son Steven was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when he was five years old. Over the last 20 years, David watched Steven’s growth evolve as he wouldContinue reading “Express Yourself”
Arts for Autism comedy benefit debuts at Missouri Theatre
Photos by Shane Epping & Amber Garrett By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, MO (April 20, 2017) — Before a near-sellout crowd at the Missouri Theatre, comedians Kathleen Madigan and Lewis BlackContinue reading “Arts for Autism comedy benefit debuts at Missouri Theatre”