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.
Category Archives: Training
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”
Autism assessment team to train CA, FL, KS, KY providers
COLUMBIA, MO (March 7, 2017) — The Autism Assessment Specialists Division at the Thompson Center will be training providers across the country in the primary diagnostic tools for autism, theContinue reading “Autism assessment team to train CA, FL, KS, KY providers”
Thompson Center assessment specialists host annual two-day training
COLUMBIA, MO (Feb. 6, 2017) — On Jan. 25-27, our Autism Assessment Specialists division trained 16 health providers and psychologists in the ADOS-2, the primary diagnostic assessment for autism. Attendees joinedContinue reading “Thompson Center assessment specialists host annual two-day training”
STRIVE program enters second recruiting cycle
COLUMBIA, MO (Feb. 2, 2017) — On the heels of a successful first year, STRIVE, the Thompson Center’s job preparation program, is now recruiting participants for fall 2017. STRIVE, whichContinue reading “STRIVE program enters second recruiting cycle”
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”
School of Health Professions Partners with Thompson Center for New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis
COLUMBIA — Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is one of the most effective treatments for children with autism, but the work is so specialized that a provider shortage across theContinue reading “School of Health Professions Partners with Thompson Center for New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis”
Thompson Center’s newest program on transition welcomes job seekers and renowned self-advocate
COLUMBIA — The Thompson Center welcomed its first cohort of students in its program called STRIVE, or Self-determined Transition Readiness and Vocational Experience, which provides direct instruction using a specializedContinue reading “Thompson Center’s newest program on transition welcomes job seekers and renowned self-advocate”
Thompson Center draws governor, national autism experts to record attendee crowd at annual conference
By Adrienne Cornwall CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2016) — Nearly 300 educators, medical professionals and behavior analysts, as well as Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, attended the Thompson Center’s 11th annualContinue reading “Thompson Center draws governor, national autism experts to record attendee crowd at annual conference”
Gov. Nixon discusses Missouri’s legacy on access to Autism treatment during address to the Thompson Center on Autism conference in St. Louis
From Gov. Nixon’s website, Sept. 22, 2016 St. Louis, MO — Gov. Jay Nixon today addressed the Thompson Center for Autism conference in St. Louis to discuss the state’s legacy andContinue reading “Gov. Nixon discusses Missouri’s legacy on access to Autism treatment during address to the Thompson Center on Autism conference in St. Louis”