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 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 earlyContinue 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 SpectrumContinue 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 ableContinue 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 isContinue 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.Continue 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,Continue 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 guideContinue 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 andContinue reading "Effective Use of Paraprofessionals for Case Managers Webinar"
Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Vocational Rehabilitation professionals, Other adult care providers (residential staff, job coaches, day programs) Session Description: This session will identify the three barriersContinue reading "Transition Series Part #1: Preparing for Transition Webinar"
