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”
Category Archives: Research
An Interest in Interests
People with autism have restricted and repetitive behaviors that can be characterized by intense interests or preoccupations in specific objects or topics. Often, having unusual preoccupations and specific interests canContinue reading “An Interest in Interests”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. David Beversdorf
Who: Dr. David Beversdorf, William and Nancy Thompson Endowed Chair of Radiology, professor of radiology, neurology and psychology, MU School of Medicine. Bio: Dr. Beversdorf grew up in Bloomington, INContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. David Beversdorf”
Doing By Seeing
“There is no substitute for experience.” It’s a time-worn adage that has proven itself many times, especially in the educational sphere. Dr. Casey Clay, an assistant professor of special educationContinue reading “Doing By Seeing”
Reaching for the Summit
Autism research is making great strides internationally in places such as Europe and Canada, due in large part to large, collaborative research systems established in those areas. These systems allowContinue reading “Reaching for the Summit”
Let’s Get Physical!
One of the most common co-occurring symptoms for children with autism is anxiety. Chronic anxiety not only can lower quality of life for children and their families, but it canContinue reading “Let’s Get Physical!”
Thompson Center experts find Autism screening tool effective
When a family, doctor or teacher suspects a child has autism, they look to diagnostic experts to determine the diagnosis. However, waiting for a diagnostic appointment can be agonizing –Continue reading “Thompson Center experts find Autism screening tool effective”
AIM-ing High
Many forms of treatment exist that can potentially help improve some social and behavioral deficits for children with autism. However, it is often difficult for autism service providers to determineContinue reading “AIM-ing High”
Picking Up the Picky Eaters
A common symptom for many children with autism is food aversion, commonly known as picky eating. This type of extreme picky eating can lead to an unbalanced and unhealthy dietContinue reading “Picking Up the Picky Eaters”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kerri Nowell
Dr. Kerri Nowell’s experiences with disability began early in her life. Growing up as one of six children, Nowell’s younger brother was born with a hearing impairment. Nowell credits theseContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kerri Nowell”