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For as long as she can remember, autism has always played a role in Jennifer Weyman’s life. “Growing up in Miami, my very best friend from a young age had a brother diagnosed with autism,” Weyman said. “I spent so […]
From upstate New York to the heart of mid-Missouri, Dr. Ben Black has had many stops along his journey. However, his passion for children with special needs has been the constant driving force that has directed him to the Thompson […]
When seeking new providers to treat our patients and clients, Thompson Center leadership looks for dedicated, passionate people whose goals closely align with the missions of the Center: clinical care, research and training. When looking to expand the faculty for […]
For 14 years, the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders has built a reputation as one of the pre-eminent autism treatment, research and training centers in the country. Serving as a national leader in the diagnosis, […]
MU researcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autism Oct. 10, 2019 Contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu COLUMBIA, Mo. – When people become stressed, their bodies can respond by sweating. Now, researchers at the […]
The Thompson Center prides itself on creating an open and accessible environment for people of all abilities. No group illustrates this commitment better than Thompson Center Applied Behavior Intervention Services (ABIS) team, which was recently awarded the Lee Henson Award […]
As autism awareness around the country continues to improve, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis rates are rapidly climbing, especially among young children. An early diagnosis of autism encourages families to access necessary resources as soon as possible. One essential benefit […]
Providing health care for children with autism can be a challenge for both families and health care providers. Not only does autism often come with comorbid health issues, such as digestive and sleep problems, but many children on the spectrum […]
Growing up in Bolivar, Mo., Landon Kirlin has had experience with people with mental health and special needs for all his life. Being raised with family members, friends and classmates with special needs, he has known he wanted work in […]
As autism prevalence rates continue to rise, the demand for trained diagnosticians continues to increase dramatically. However, once diagnosticians are trained in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd edition (ADOS-2), which is the gold-standard autism diagnostic test, they may spend years […]