COLUMBIA, MO (April 12, 2017) – As the University of Missouri community returned to town at the end of spring break, more than 100 guests visited Faurot Field to celebrateContinue reading “Mizzou community ushers in World Autism Month at Faurot Field”
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Pianist joins lineup for Arts for Autism performance
COLUMBIA, MO (March 23, 2017) — Nathan Walton, a pianist from Hannibal, Mo., will present an opening musical set for the Arts for Autism comedy fundraiser with Kathleen MadiganContinue reading “Pianist joins lineup for Arts for Autism performance”
March Madness Ticket Giveaway
Want a chance to meet Kathleen Madigan and Lewis Black at our Arts for Autism benefit on April 17? Tell us why, and you just might! Each week of MarchContinue reading “March Madness Ticket Giveaway”
Thompson Center Santa visits bring Christmas magic to children with autism
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 16, 2015) – When it came time for Averie Gomel to decide where to bring her family for a visit with Santa, there wasContinue reading “Thompson Center Santa visits bring Christmas magic to children with autism”
Walk with the Thompson Center in Mizzou Homecoming Parade
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 21, 2015) — Supporters of the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders are invited to walk with center employees and volunteers in the 2015 Mizzou HomecomingContinue reading “Walk with the Thompson Center in Mizzou Homecoming Parade”
Families enjoy games and treats at Family Fun Fair to support MU autism center
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 31, 2015) – In the final weeks before back-to-school arrives in Columbia, families took the opportunity to enjoy one last day of outdoor summerContinue reading “Families enjoy games and treats at Family Fun Fair to support MU autism center”
Mizzou ATO chapter raises $25,000 to endow patient scholarships for autism services
By Adrienne Cornwall The University of Missouri’s Alpha Tau Omega chapter raised more than $5,300 at its annual family festival fundraiser for patient scholarships at the Thompson Center for AutismContinue reading “Mizzou ATO chapter raises $25,000 to endow patient scholarships for autism services”
Thompson Center hosts Autism Awareness Month activities throughout the community
Autism Awareness Month in April is always a busy time of year in the autism community. The Thompson Center participated in and hosted a number of events throughout the monthContinue reading “Thompson Center hosts Autism Awareness Month activities throughout the community”
Local teen with autism works to “gobble up hunger” to make Eagle Scout
By Adrienne Cornwall Photos by Rebecca F. Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (December 10, 2014) — Brayden Stallons knows that this holiday season, many families will only be able to gather aroundContinue reading “Local teen with autism works to “gobble up hunger” to make Eagle Scout”
University of Missouri ATO chapter raises $4,400 for autism research at the Thompson Center
By Adrienne Cornwall A recent sunny afternoon in Columbia brought a crowd to the Alpha Tau Omega cornhole tournament in Greektown, and not just for the weather. The Nov. 8Continue reading “University of Missouri ATO chapter raises $4,400 for autism research at the Thompson Center”