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.
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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 an introductory training with instructional methods that include lectures, videos, demonstrations of administration and scoring. This training is focused on the Toddler module only.
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"
Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Psychologist, Social Workers, Counselors, Other professionals working with individuals with autism Session Description: This session will define the core characteristics of an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis in adolescents and young adults and identify subtle symptoms of autism that are often missed or mis-categorized. It will also cover "gold standard"Continue reading "ASD & Interventions Webinar"
Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Other Professionals working with individuals with autism Session Description: This training will explore common co-occurring diagnoses. Attendees will be able to identify mental health conditions that are frequently associated with autism as well as analyze symptom overlap and how characteristics of various diagnoses interact. ThisContinue reading "Mental Health Co-Occurring Diagnoses and Autism Webinar"
A new diagnosis of autism can be overwhelming and we are here to help. We will be scheduling an appointment with you today called Next Steps. This two-hour workshop is FREE of charge and strongly recommended by your provider. Key Topics: Detailed information about autism common medical conditions associated with autism therapies and other servicesContinue reading "Next Steps ASD Workshop"
FREE vision screening for children with autism spectrum disorder ages 2-12, with priority given to children completing their first vision screening and/or children who have a difficult time tolerating eye exams. Visits will last approximately 1 hour.
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"
A new diagnosis of autism can be overwhelming and we are here to help. This free workshop is for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who have recently received a diagnosis of autism at the Thompson Center.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS TRAINING IS FULL Foster, kinship, and adoptive parents as well as foster care caseworkers are invited to attend this FREE virtual training! Topics include Overview of Autism, Behavior Management, and Building Your Foundation. All attendees will receive the book An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Care Families. This training meetsContinue reading "Autism Training for Foster Care Community"
Join us and the Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment for the Mizzou men's basketball game against South Carolina!
Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Daycare Providers Session Description: This session will provide information on recognizing the early signs of autism to help guide referral decision making. Additional information will be provided about autism characteristics in young children and methods for screening and referring to diagnostic and support servicesContinue reading "Early Identification & Referrals Webinar"
Presented by: Jennifer DeLaporte, M.S.T., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, Case Managers, Administrators, Early Intervention Professionals Session Description: This session will identify strategies for building effective school-based teams with paraprofessionals and examine how to take data and effectively plane for paraprofessionals support. This session is most applicable for those who are supervising paraprofessionals.
