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We’re here to help.
Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is here to address your unique needs and provide the best possible care for your child’s neurodevelopmental journey.
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.
Researching for a better tomorrow.
Our goal is to unlock discoveries that will revolutionize the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
SAVE THE DATE Thompson Center Research and Training Facility Grand Opening includes: Building tours Research and training presentations Ask the Experts Showcase Kids activities
Join the University of Missouri Thompson Center for a One-Day Conference for Families and Caregivers of individuals with autism on September 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m in St. Louis. Experts will present two strands of training sessions for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism. Lunch will be provided. Keynote Presentation: Sensory vs. Behavior StrandContinue reading "One-Day Caregiver Conference"
Join us for our 12th annual Autism Conference in 2017! Keynote speakers Wendy Chung, Research Director for the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, and James McPartland, Director of the Yale University Developmental Disabilities Clinic, will be joined by autism experts in health professions, research, education and behavior analysis for two days of professional education onContinue reading "12th Annual Autism Conference"
Join us for an afternoon of art, music, crafts, creativity and FUN! This is an amazing, FREE opportunity for the entire family to stretch their creative muscles in the name of art! At the event you can: -Create musical instruments with provided recycled materials -Paint and decorate old instruments -Paint music-themed pictures on canvas andContinue reading "Creative Expression on the Spectrum"
The Thompson Foundation is excited to introduce to you a fresh new theme, Heroes Among Us, at our 11th Annual Dinner Gala & Auction. The evening includes live and silent auctions, a wine pull, appearances from select St. Louis Blues Alumni players and managers, along with other local celebrities. Our Honorary Co-Chairs, former St. LouisContinue reading "Heroes Among Us"
This is an introductory workshop with instructional methods that include lectures, videos, demonstrations of administration and scoring, and discussions. This workshop is designed for researchers and clinicians with prior background in autism spectrum disorders and formal testing such as speech- language pathologists, physicians, psychologists, and occupational therapists. This workshop serves as a prerequisite for more thorough trainingContinue reading "ADOS-2 Clinical Training"
This is an introductory workshop with instructional methods that include lectures, videos, demonstrations of administration and scoring, and discussions. This workshop is designed for researchers and clinicians with prior background in autism spectrum disorders and formal testing such as speech- language pathologists, physicians, psychologists, and occupational therapists. This workshop serves as a prerequisite for more thorough trainingContinue reading "ADOS-2 Introductory 2 Day Clinical Training (Modules 1-4)"
This training is for school personnel (e.g., school psychologist) and includes presentations and discussions on school based evaluations, how to incorporate the ADOS-2 into school reports and a didactic discussion of the DSM-5. Additionally, attendees will practice the ADOS-2 tasks on children with the assistance of trainers and receive feedback.*Prerequisite: Attendees must have attended training onContinue reading "ADOS-2 Toddler Module Training Day"
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Spring Collaborative Confernece hosted by MASP, MO-CASE, MO-CEC and the Thompson Center! The conference will begin on Thursday, March 1st at 8:30 a.m. with our keynote speaker, Dr. Anita Archer! The general session will be followed by lunch and the opportunity to attend up to 3 informativeContinue reading "2nd Spring Collaborative Conference on Evidence-Based Practice"
If you want to use the ADOS-2 for research purposes, you must establish reliability on the measure. The process involves first attending an ADOS-2 Training for Clinicians and then attending an ADOS-2 Research Training. This training is two and a half days and involves more intensive instruction on the psychometrics of the instrument, working inContinue reading "ADOS-2 Research Training"
Join us outside the Boone County Courthouse in downtown Columbia for this year's Light It Up Blue event! This fun evening of activities and prizes will help raise autism awareness in the Columbia community. Come help us light up Columbia with our presence! Parking available in the Eight and Walnut Plaza Garage. Click here toContinue reading "2018 Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness"
Kansas City caregivers! Join us on April 25 for an all-day conference to learn from our experts about how to best provide care for your child or loved one with autism! For more information, including a list of sessions, check out the flyer: Kansas City Caregiver Flyer 2018. Attendance costs $40 and lunch will beContinue reading "2018 Kansas City Caregivers Conference"
