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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.
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’sContinue 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 AutismContinue 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 ZoomContinue 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 behaviorContinue reading "Autism Awareness and Advocacy"
Lunch Provided Thompson Center Research & Training Facility 200 N. Keene St., Columbia, MO 65201 Due to MU Health Care Policies, masks must be worn unless outside or eating/drinking LimitedContinue reading "Autism Professional Development Day For Early Childcare Providers & Agencies"
We are hopeful for a return to a new “normal” and excited to welcome everyone in person for this year’s conference. As always, the health and safety of all attendeesContinue reading "Parent Conference"
Join us for a virtual presentation and Q&A regarding masking and autism. This event will provide an opportunity to learn about social masking and its consequences. Social masking is aContinue reading "Autism & Masking with Haley Moss"
This is a FREE, virtual transition resource event for elementary and middle school students with autism*. Talk with experts and learn about building independence. From 5:00 to 6:00, there willContinue reading "Path to Success: What You Can Do Now"
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This session will identify strategies for communicating with others using technology, including professional and casual emails, text messages, leaving voicemails, etc. Register for this session here. These sessions will beContinue reading "Self Advocate Series: All Things Technology"
"Supporting Appropriate Behavior" is the first of three FREE professional development webinars for professionals working with individuals with autism in residential settings. This series runs from 3-4 p.m. CST onContinue reading "Professional Development Series: Supporting Appropriate Behavior"
This session will identify strategies to better understand social norms, values, and beliefs. Register for this session here. These sessions will be delivered using Zoom Webinar. We suggest joining usingContinue reading "Self Advocate Series: The Hidden Curriculum"
