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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.
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 will be a panel discussion with experts working with agencies that support the transition process. From 6:00 to 7:00, you will be able to move fromContinue 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 be delivered using Zoom Webinar. We suggest joining using a computer to enhance your experience and ability to view slides and videos. For questions, contact: JaclynContinue 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 on Mondays during April 2022. Before the webinar, we recommend viewing our "Overview of Autism" training. Register for this session here. Learn more about this seriesContinue 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 using a computer to enhance your experience and ability to view slides and videos. For questions, contact: Jaclyn Benigno, benignoj@missouri.edu Other sessions in the Self AdvocateContinue reading "Self Advocate Series: The Hidden Curriculum"
ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training (Modules 1-4) Location: Thompson Center Research & Training Building Dates: May 19-20, 2022 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. More info about optional Toddler Training Module below Fee: $500.00 (15 hours of APA CEs and 15 NASP CPDs may available for additional fee of $100) Group Registration: Professional groups of 5 orContinue reading "ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training"
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of individuals with autism are invited to attend a special one-day conference on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Learn more about this event on our website. Stick around after the parent conference for our Ask The Experts panel.
Join us for this FREE pre-conference event! The Ask the Experts panel provides an opportunity for family members and professionals to ask questions to a panel of autism experts. Our experts represent a variety of fields including medicine, behavior analysis, education, occupational and speech therapy, and psychology.
This conference aims to educate and provide support for professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including educators, psychologists, speech/language pathologists, medical professionals, applied behavior analysts, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, service coordinators, and advocates. The conference strives to provide an atmosphere of hope and discovery, and upholds a commitment to sharing comprehensive,Continue reading "17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference"
Call 573-882-6092 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 neurodevelopmental condition and their families. Click here for the event Facebook page with the mostContinue reading "Santa at the Thompson Center"
This 2-day ADOS-2 Advanced/Research Training involves intensive instruction on the psychometrics of the instrument for individuals who have previously attended ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training. ADOS-2 trainers provide guidance to participants, who will be working in small groups, administering and scoring ADOS-2 tasks. Prior to attending training, you will need to have access to an ADOS-2Continue reading "ADOS-2 Advanced/Research Training"
This statewide ADOS-2 Calibration is for professionals who have had previous training on the ADOS-2 and work in diagnostic clinics. Prerequisite: Attendees must have attended training on modules 1 – 4 of the ADOS-2 Training Focus: Fee: No cost to attend
