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”
Category Archives: Research
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.
Facility dog Rhett makes new friends at Thompson Center
COLUMBIA, MO (May 31, 2016) — Since joining the Thompson Center in April 2015, Thompson Center facility dog Rhett has helped clients in medical and behavioral clinics make great improvements.Continue reading “Facility dog Rhett makes new friends at Thompson Center”
Research study leads to “blitz” of 48 diagnostic appointments
COLUMBIA, MO (May 31, 2016) — Staying on the cutting edge of research is one of our values, and in December, the Thompson Center launched a new research project testingContinue reading “Research study leads to “blitz” of 48 diagnostic appointments”