Last fall, the Thompson Center welcomed a record 13 psychology student trainees to learn and take part in diagnosing autism under the direct, clinical supervision of the center’s nationally recognizedContinue reading “Thompson Center Trainees Learn the “Value of Flexibility””
Category Archives: Training
Smashing the Record (Again!)
The Thompson Center experienced another incredible success at it’s 13th annual Thompson Center Autism Conference, once again smashing the attendance record! This year, 568 autism professionals from around the countryContinue reading “Smashing the Record (Again!)”
Thompson Center psychology team training a record 13 future autism professionals
As autism awareness and prevalence rates continue to rise, the need for highly trained autism experts has increased exponentially in recent years. However, a significant shortage of adequately trained autismContinue reading “Thompson Center psychology team training a record 13 future autism professionals”
A “First Class” First Class
Within a few days of beginning an internship at the Thompson Center as a part of her undergraduate degree, Brittany Schmitz knew without a doubt that she wanted to beContinue reading “A “First Class” First Class”
STRIVE-ing for Success
When the first cohort of the Thompson Center Self-Determined Readiness Through Individual Vocational Experiences (STRIVE) program set foot into the classroom at the beginning of last fall, the goal forContinue reading “STRIVE-ing for Success”
TIPS4Kids: Meeting the Care Needs for Special Needs
As one of the nation’s premier autism centers, the Thompson Center strives to provide the best patient care, autism research and training possible. As a part of the University ofContinue reading “TIPS4Kids: Meeting the Care Needs for Special Needs”
2017 Thompson Center Autism Conference
The Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders held its 12th annual autism conference on Sept. 21-22 in Chesterfield, Mo. This year’s conference set a record with 500 participants. ThisContinue reading “2017 Thompson Center Autism Conference”
Thompson Center, ECHO Autism trains Texas County, MO physician in autism treatment
A physician at Texas County Memorial Hospital recently completed a program that qualified him for helping families detect autism in their children. Dr. William Wright, family medicine physician at theContinue reading “Thompson Center, ECHO Autism trains Texas County, MO physician in autism treatment”
Businesses gain autism-friendly recognition through training
The Thompson Center has a training program and designates businesses which complete it as autism-friendly business. It’s part of the Thompson Center’s effort to make the community more inclusive.
Missouri team attends national diversity and health equity program
COLUMBIA, MO ( March 7, 2017) — Led by psychologist Dr. Micah Mazurek, a team of collaborators from the University Missouri and Saint Louis University was accepted to join aContinue reading “Missouri team attends national diversity and health equity program”