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Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

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Autism Ride Dice Run Fundraiser – Sponsored by Boonville Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus Hall 1515 Radio Hill Rd., Boonville, MO, United States

Autism Ride Dice Run Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 1061 Boonville Proceeds benefit the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment's social and community skills programs Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. First riders out at 10:00 a.m. | Last riders out by noon | Last riders in by 5:00 p.m. $10 per card, multiple cardsContinue reading "Autism Ride Dice Run Fundraiser – Sponsored by Boonville Knights of Columbus"

$10

Supporting Appropriate Behavior Webinar

Click here to register today! Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, Early Intervention Professionals Session Description: This session will provide educational professionals with an overview of strategies to promote appropriate behavior in the classroom setting. The content will include functional information on why problem behavior may occur. Strategies to address the environmentContinue reading "Supporting Appropriate Behavior Webinar"

Understanding Ableism & Supporting Neurodiversity Webinar with Haley Moss

Click here to register today! Storytelling has so much power for autistic people – but our stories are often told in ways that leave us silenced, unheard, or invalidated. This happens because ableism is pervasive in our culture. Autistic people can internalize ableism in a way that negatively impacts our own self-worth, self-esteem, and decisionsContinue reading "Understanding Ableism & Supporting Neurodiversity Webinar with Haley Moss"

Autism Day with Mizzou Baseball

Join us April 20 at 4:00 pm for Autism Day at Taylor Stadium when the Mizzou Tigers take on LSU! The game features a ceremonial first pitch by a Thompson Center patient and appearance by special guests, Miss Missouri Hayley Leach!

Functional Behavior Assessment Webinar

Click here to register today! 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,Continue reading "Functional Behavior Assessment Webinar"

Pathway to Success: Transition Event

Columbia Hickman High School 1104 N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, United States

This is a FREE transition resource event for families and students impacted by a disability. We encourage caretakers of students of all ages to join us for this event. It is never too early to think about the transition process. You will be able to talk with experts and learn about building independence.

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

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

Click here to register today! Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or higher and relevant work experience and current occupational role. Trainees will be notified if it is determined that these prerequisites are not met.  Description: This is a 2-day clinical training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2). This is an introductory workshop with instructionalContinue reading "ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training (Modules 1-4)"

$500

Thompson Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

South Providence Medical Park 551 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO, United States

Click here for more information about the Thompson Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

ADOS-2 Toddler Module: Half-Day Training

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

Click here to register today! Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or higher and relevant work experience and current occupational role. Must complete training in Modules 1-4 prior to training (may be the same training week). Trainees will be notified if it is determined that these prerequisites are not met. Description: This is a half-day introductory workshop specificContinue reading "ADOS-2 Toddler Module: Half-Day Training"

$350

TIPS for Kids Poster Session

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

The Missouri LEND Program, TIPS for Kids, invites you to our poster session featuring TIPS trainees. The trainees will present their year-long research and training projects, which focus on supporting children with special healthcare needs in collaboration with diverse community partnerships. For more information about TIPS for Kids, visit www.facebook.com/TIPS4KidsMOLEND

Mental Health Co-Occurring Diagnoses and Autism Webinar

Click here to register today! 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 characteristicsContinue reading "Mental Health Co-Occurring Diagnoses and Autism Webinar"