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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.
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.Continue 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,Continue 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 –Continue reading "Missouri Statewide ADOS-2 Calibration"
Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, School Psychologists, Professionals working with students with problem bx Session Description: This session will provide an overview of the Functional BehaviorContinue reading "Functional Behavior Assessment Webinar"
Presented by: Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP Audience: Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: Think about effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention as 20% hardware and 80%Continue reading "Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar"
Presented by: Jaclyn Benigno, M.Ed. Audience: Educators, Paraprofessionals, Professionals working with students with autism Session Description: This session will identify effective strategies to address independence and transition from high schoolContinue reading "Preparing for Transition Webinar"
When: Friday, October 27, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Who: All Thompson Center patients, families, and employees What to Wear: Halloween costumes or regular clothes What to Bring: Bring your ownContinue reading "Trick or Treat at the Thompson Center"
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 isContinue reading "Next Steps ASD Workshop"
Presented by: Jennifer DeLaporte, M.S.T., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, Paraprofessionals Session Description: This session will identify effective instructional strategies to address independence and promote expected behavior for students with autism.Continue reading "Instructional Strategies Webinar"
Presented by: Julie Muckerman, M.P.H. Audience: Educators, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: This session will explore the power of Peer-Mediated Interventions (PMI) in fostering inclusive connections for individuals with autism.Continue reading "Peer Mediated Interventions Webinar"
This is an introductory training with instructional methods that include lectures, videos, demonstrations of administration and scoring. This training is designed for researchers and clinicians with prior background in autismContinue reading "ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training (Modules 1-4)"
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.
