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Teaching for a stronger community.
We are here to equip learners with the essentials skills needed to create positive change in the lives of people with developmental differences.
Join the Mizzou Theatre Department for this amazing, FREE sensory-friendly performance of the delightful children's play "Corduroy." The performance is at 1 p.m. on June 21 at Studio 4 on the MU campus, located at 672 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65211. This performance is specially adapted for children with ASD, but ALL children and familiesContinue reading "Free Sensory-Friendly Performance of Corduroy"
For New Paraprofessionals Working with Students with Autism Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 9am – 2pm (lunch provided) Training participants will learn: • Characteristics of autism and how they impact student’s skill development • Practical strategies for building independence • How to promote social-communication skills • Ways to decrease problem behaviors Registration required. Contact trainings@missouri.edu (573)Continue reading "FREE Training for Paraprofessionals"
Join our autism experts for a day-long training exclusively geared for parents and caregivers of children with autism in the St. Louis area. Sign up for one of three attendance options of varying cost. Lunch is provided! Find out more information and register here: https://one.bidpal.net/autismparentday/custom/custom2
Support the Thompson Center through an amazing night of wine and magic! Internationally renowned magician David Minkin comes to Columbia for the first time to help support the Thompson Center. Don't miss this mind-blowing night of magic and wine! VERY limited seating is available, so buy your tickets fast! Tickets available at https://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/wineandmagic Be aContinue reading "Magic and Wine"
Join the Thompson Foundation for Autism for this amazing night of Wine and Magic, featuring International Champion of Magic David Minkin. “Magic and Wine” David’s weekly live show in Los Angeles, which Johnny Depp called “The greatest thing I’ve ever seen,” is the longest running one-man magic show in California and one of the highestContinue reading "2019 Heroes Among Us Gala"
Break out your costumes and come to the Thompson Center for trick or treating! Come get gobs of candy and show off your fun costumes from 4-5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Thompson Center clinic! ALL Thompson Center patients AND their families are welcome! We'll see you there!
Twelve years after the multiple Emmy Award winning HBO film AUTISM: THE MUSICAL was filmed, HBO commissioned a short film to check in on the five children featured in the 2008 documentary. View both films for free at the St. Louis International Film Festival on Nov. 10. For more information, visit: https://www.cinemastlouis.org/sliff/autism-musical-and-autism-sequel
Join us for FREE admission to the Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, for children with autism and their families who register for the SPARK study. Light snacks will be provided. Families must RSVP here to attend: https://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/MagicHouse 573-882-6479 huntersg@health.missouri.edu
The University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders is proud to announce the 15th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference, which this year is 100% virtual! This year’s conference will feature keynote presentations by Erik Carter, PhD, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Special Education, Vanderbilt University and Lonnie Zwaiggenbaum, MD, Director of Autism Research,Continue reading "2020 Thompson Center Autism Conference"
The Thompson Foundation is excited to invite you to the 14th Annual Heroes Among Us Virtual Gala & Auction. Proceeds from the Gala benefit the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Supporters again this year include our Champion St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Blues Alumni. Honorary Chairs for the Gala are SaraContinue reading "Heroes Among Us Virtual Gala"
Join us for a FREE webinar on Trial-Based Functional Analysis! For School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analysts & Educators with Behavioral Knowledge Presented by Wesley Dotson, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA via Zoom on: January 4th, 2021 from 10:00AM-12:00PM To register and learn more about the series, visit: https://umsystemprotected.zoom.us/.../WN_6pgnL... For questions, contact: Brooke Barnes, barnesbl@health.missouri.edu We suggest joiningContinue reading "FREE Trial-Based Functional Analysis Webinar"
Take part in this FREE virtual Q&A with Joy Johnson! Please click on the link below to register: http://bit.ly/421tc Zoom login information will be emailed. Joy Johnson is a behavior analyst, inclusion specialist and autism advocate who partners with organizations, individuals and families to improve the lives of people with autism. Questions? Contact us: benignoj@missouri.edu,Continue reading "Autism Awareness and Advocacy"
