The Thompson Center takes pride in being a national and global leader in autism care, research and training. This leadership perhaps is best illustrated through the Thompson Center’s role inContinue reading “Leading the Network”
Category Archives: Research
Early Data from National Autism Study Gives Glimpse of Autism in America
National study needs thousands of additional participants with autism COLUMBIA, Mo. — The picture of autism in America is becoming clearer, as the nation’s largest autism genetics study releases initialContinue reading “Early Data from National Autism Study Gives Glimpse of Autism in America”
Study targets sleep challenges for children with autism and their families
COLUMBIA, MO (March 6, 2017) — A common issue for parents of children with autism is sleep trouble. Whether it’s trouble settling into sleep or waking up repeatedly in theContinue reading “Study targets sleep challenges for children with autism and their families”
Autism researchers join exploratory group for MUHC precision medicine effort
COLUMBIA, MO (March 6, 2017) — Imagine receiving a life-changing diagnosis: Cancer. Autism. Heart disease. Now imagine that your physician could use your individual genome, medical history and biology –Continue reading “Autism researchers join exploratory group for MUHC precision medicine effort”
Thompson Center experts test video screening tool for autism
COLUMBIA, MO (March 5, 2017) — When a family, doctor or teacher suspects a child has autism, they look to diagnostic experts to determine the diagnosis. Waiting for a diagnostic appointment,Continue reading “Thompson Center experts test video screening tool for autism”
University of Missouri Thompson Center Recruiting Children, Adults with Autism for Landmark Genetic Study
Thompson Center reaches early milestone in recruiting for landmark genetic study
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders has already enrolled 2,500 individuals with autism and their family members in the Simons Foundation Powering AutismContinue reading “Thompson Center reaches early milestone in recruiting for landmark genetic study”
Thompson Center expands with purchase of adjacent Keene Street building
COLUMBIA — With a generous $5 million allocation in the 2017 state budget proposed by Gov. Jay Nixon, the Thompson Center acquired an additional building in the medical corridor offContinue reading “Thompson Center expands with purchase of adjacent Keene Street building”
Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep
From NewsWise, Aug. 30, 2016 COLUMBIA – Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term form of therapy that focuses on changing how a person thinks about and reacts to specific situations.Continue reading “Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep”
Thompson Center researchers present at international autism conference
In May, 19 researchers from the Thompson Center presented findings at the world’s largest autism research conference, the International Meeting for Autism Research, or IMFAR, in Baltimore, Md.