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Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

205 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65211

573-884-6052

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17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference

St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO, United States

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"

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Santa at the Thompson Center

Thompson Center Clinic 205 Portland St., Columbia, MO, United States

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"

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ADOS-2 Advanced/Research Training

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"

$2750

Missouri Statewide ADOS-2 Calibration

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

Functional Behavior Assessment Webinar

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 Behavior Assessment (FBA) process for professionals working in a school setting. Participants will learn how to collect multiple forms of data, and how to analyze thatContinue reading "Functional Behavior Assessment Webinar"

Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team 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% follow through. Once a system or device is chosen and purchased, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support andContinue reading "Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar"

Preparing for Transition 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 school to young adulthood for students with autism. This session will also discuss common barriers to creating a smooth transition and how to address these. AdditionalContinue reading "Preparing for Transition Webinar"

Trick or Treat at the Thompson Center

Thompson Center Clinic 205 Portland St., Columbia, MO, United States

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 own bag!

Next Steps ASD Workshop

Thompson Center Research and Training Facility 200 N. Keene St., Columbia, MO

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"

Instructional Strategies Webinar

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. This session will discuss common barriers to independence and how to address these including the use of antecedent strategies and environmental modification. Additional resources willContinue reading "Instructional Strategies Webinar"

Peer Mediated Interventions 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. Discover practical strategies, success stories, and ethical considerations, empowering you to create supportive environments that nurture social skills and promote lasting positive change.

ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training (Modules 1-4)

Thompson Center Research and Training Facility 200 N. Keene St., Columbia, MO

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 autism spectrum disorders and formal testing such as speech- language pathologists, physicians, psychologists, and occupational therapists. This training serves as a prerequisite for more thorough trainingContinue reading "ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training (Modules 1-4)"

$500