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205 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65211

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Postponed! Pathway to Success: What You Can Do Now

Boone County Family Resources 2700 West Ash Street, Columbia, MO, United States

This is a FREE transition resource event for students with autism. We encourage caregivers of students of all ages to join us for this event. It is never to early to think about the transition process. You will be able to talk with experts and learn about building independence. The event will take place betweenContinue reading "Postponed! Pathway to Success: What You Can Do Now"

Santa at the Thompson Center

Thompson Center Clinic 205 Portland St., Columbia, MO, United States

  Friday, December 8, 2023: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Call 573-884-4512 to schedule a FREE 10-15 minute private, in-person visit with Santa for your children. Receive your child’s photos electronically for you to print and save. Sessions are limited. Open to children of all ages with autism or another neurodevelopmentalContinue reading "Santa at the Thompson Center"

Autism Ride Dice Run Fundraiser – Sponsored by Boonville Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus Hall 1515 Radio Hill Rd., Boonville, MO, United States

Autism Ride Dice Run Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 1061 Boonville Proceeds benefit the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment's social and community skills programs Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. First riders out at 10:00 a.m. | Last riders out by noon | Last riders in by 5:00 p.m. $10 per card, multiple cardsContinue reading "Autism Ride Dice Run Fundraiser – Sponsored by Boonville Knights of Columbus"

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Understanding Ableism & Supporting Neurodiversity Webinar with Haley Moss

Click here to register today! Storytelling has so much power for autistic people – but our stories are often told in ways that leave us silenced, unheard, or invalidated. This happens because ableism is pervasive in our culture. Autistic people can internalize ableism in a way that negatively impacts our own self-worth, self-esteem, and decisionsContinue reading "Understanding Ableism & Supporting Neurodiversity Webinar with Haley Moss"

Autism Day with Mizzou Baseball

Join us April 20 at 4:00 pm for Autism Day at Taylor Stadium when the Mizzou Tigers take on LSU! The game features a ceremonial first pitch by a Thompson Center patient and appearance by special guests, Miss Missouri Hayley Leach!

Pathway to Success: Transition Event

Columbia Hickman High School 1104 N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, United States

This is a FREE transition resource event for families and students impacted by a disability. We encourage caretakers of students of all ages to join us for this event. It is never too early to think about the transition process. You will be able to talk with experts and learn about building independence.

Thompson Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

South Providence Medical Park 551 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO, United States

Click here for more information about the Thompson Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

Ask The Experts Panel 2024

St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO, United States

Ask The Experts Panel 2024

Sensory-Friendly Area at Mizzou Homecoming Parade

Sensory-friendly bags will available, complete with over-the-ear headphones, ear plugs, and fun sensory toys to help make the parade more comfortable for everyone. The bags are also perfect for collecting candy and goodies along the way!

Trick or Treat at the Thompson Center

Thompson Center Clinic 205 Portland St., Columbia, MO, United States

All Thompson Center patients and their families are welcome! Wear a Halloween costume or come in regular clothes! Please bring your own bag to collect Halloween treats.