Aging from adolescence into young adulthood brings many changes. Everyone experiences physical and emotional changes brought on by puberty, such as an increased interest in pursuing romantic relationships with peers.Continue reading “Romancing the Spectrum”
Category Archives: Research
A Fair Affair
Over the years, one of the primary reasons that the Thompson Center has excelled in producing field-advancing, nationally recognized research is our access to experts in dozens of fields acrossContinue reading “A Fair Affair”
From Acne to Autism
Improving social communication skill and ability is one of the primary hopes for autism treatment providers. Progress can be achieved with behavioral treatment such as Applied Behavior Analysis. However, improvingContinue reading “From Acne to Autism”
Problem behaviors linked with gastrointestinal issues in children with autism
Story contributor: Brian Consiglio, MU News Bureau Many children and adolescents with autism often exhibit problem behaviors, such as aggression, as well as experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues, especially constipation. InContinue reading “Problem behaviors linked with gastrointestinal issues in children with autism”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora
Who: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora, an associate professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions. Bio: Dr. Cheak-Zamora grew up in Smithville, TexasContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora”
2019 INSAR in Review
This spring, Thompson Center autism experts and researchers joined thousands of international autism research experts in Montreal, Canada at the 2019 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) annual meeting. EveryContinue reading “2019 INSAR in Review”
Scanning for Sensitivity
Many children with autism experience hypersensitivity to visual, auditory or tactile cues such as bright lights, loud noises or hot, cold or vibrating objects. This hypersensitivity can make it difficultContinue reading “Scanning for Sensitivity”
Growing from a SEED
Identifying what factors create risks for autism, as well as protect against autism, is one of the most important goals in the field of autism research. The Thompson Center isContinue reading “Growing from a SEED”
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”
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”