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  • Ask the Experts: Panel Discussion for Families and Caregivers

    You're invited to attend a FREE panel discussion for family members and educators supporting individuals with autism. This event offers the unique opportunity to connect directly with experts in autism who will discuss the latest evidence-based best practices and research findings on working with and treating individuals with autism. The panelist will focus their topics mainlyContinue reading "Ask the Experts: Panel Discussion for Families and Caregivers"

  • Public Presentation: Food Refusal

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

    Hear from Johns Hopkins University and Kennedy Krieger Institute expert Carrie Borrero, a case manager in pediatric feeding disorders, on food refusal in children with autism. Can't make it to the Thompson Center? You can watch online. Food Refusal Presentation Tue, Oct 4, 2016 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Central Daylight Time Please join my meetingContinue reading "Public Presentation: Food Refusal"

  • Trick or Treat

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

    Join us at the Thompson Center for an inclusive trick or treat experience for our clients, their siblings and children of center employees. Wear your Halloween costume or come as you are!

  • One-Day Conference for Families and Caregivers

    Join us for a One-Day Conference for Families and Caregivers of individuals with autism. Keynote Presentation: Behavior Basics Strand 1 Topics • Working on Social-Communication Skills at Home • Preparing for Your Child’s Transition into Adulthood • Parent Panel: Addressing Grief, Guilt and How to Prioritize Strand 2 Topics • Common Medical Concerns for Children withContinue reading "One-Day Conference for Families and Caregivers"

    $30

  • Superhero Kids Camp

    Broadway Christian Church 2601 W Broadway, Columbia, MO, United States

    The University of Missouri School of Health Professions is hosting a Superhero Kids Camp on Sat., Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-noon. Children with disabilities are welcome to wear their favorite superhero-themed clothing and participate in crafts, stories, games and sensory activities. Sign up at: goo.gl/8KyPoL  

  • Santa in St. Louis

    Mercy Kids Autism Center 4525 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO, United States

    Santa Claus is coming to Mercy Kids Autism Center for private visits with individuals with autism and their families! Visit onlineregistrationcenter.com/SantainStLouis to schedule a 10-15 minute private visit with Santa and his helper, and receive a CD of photos from your visit to print, save and share.

  • Winter Performance

    Memorial Union Stotler 103A

    Join us to enjoy an evening of performing arts at our first Winter Performance for patients of the Thompson Center and their families. Interested in performing? Contact Adrienne Cornwall, 573.884.4512

  • Private Visit with Santa

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

    Santa Claus is coming to the Thompson Center! Clients of the Thompson Center with special needs, and their siblings, are invited to join us for a scheduled visit with Santa and his helper on Dec. 10-11. Children will receive a small gift and families will receive a CD of family photographs from the visit. ToContinue reading "Private Visit with Santa"

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

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

    This is an introductory workshop with instructional methods that include lectures, videos, demonstrations of administration and scoring, and discussions. This workshop 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 workshop serves as a prerequisite for more thorough trainingContinue reading "ADOS-2 Introductory 2-Day Clinical Training (Modules 1-4)"

    $500

  • ADOS-2 Toddler Module Training

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

    This is an introductory workshop with instructional methods that include lectures, videos, demonstrations of administration and scoring, and discussions. This workshop is focused on the Toddler module only. *Prerequisite: Attendees must have attended training on modules 1 – 4 of the ADOS-2 

    $350

  • Cookies + Cocoa Social

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

    Stop by for sweet treats and connect with other families and Thompson Center providers at the Patient-Family Advisory Council's Cookies + Cocoa Social. This will be a time to visit with center providers and employees, take a tour of the center and learn more about our ongoing activities.

    Free