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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.
The Thompson Foundation is excited to introduce to you a fresh new theme, Heroes Among Us, at our 11th Annual Dinner Gala & Auction. The evening includes live and silent auctions, a wine pull, appearances from select St. Louis Blues Alumni players and managers, along with other local celebrities. Our Honorary Co-Chairs, former St. LouisContinue reading "Heroes Among Us"
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 Clinical Training"
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)"
This training is for school personnel (e.g., school psychologist) and includes presentations and discussions on school based evaluations, how to incorporate the ADOS-2 into school reports and a didactic discussion of the DSM-5. Additionally, attendees will practice the ADOS-2 tasks on children with the assistance of trainers and receive feedback.*Prerequisite: Attendees must have attended training onContinue reading "ADOS-2 Toddler Module Training Day"
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Spring Collaborative Confernece hosted by MASP, MO-CASE, MO-CEC and the Thompson Center! The conference will begin on Thursday, March 1st at 8:30 a.m. with our keynote speaker, Dr. Anita Archer! The general session will be followed by lunch and the opportunity to attend up to 3 informativeContinue reading "2nd Spring Collaborative Conference on Evidence-Based Practice"
If you want to use the ADOS-2 for research purposes, you must establish reliability on the measure. The process involves first attending an ADOS-2 Training for Clinicians and then attending an ADOS-2 Research Training. This training is two and a half days and involves more intensive instruction on the psychometrics of the instrument, working inContinue reading "ADOS-2 Research Training"
Join us outside the Boone County Courthouse in downtown Columbia for this year's Light It Up Blue event! This fun evening of activities and prizes will help raise autism awareness in the Columbia community. Come help us light up Columbia with our presence! Parking available in the Eight and Walnut Plaza Garage. Click here toContinue reading "2018 Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness"
Kansas City caregivers! Join us on April 25 for an all-day conference to learn from our experts about how to best provide care for your child or loved one with autism! For more information, including a list of sessions, check out the flyer: Kansas City Caregiver Flyer 2018. Attendance costs $40 and lunch will beContinue reading "2018 Kansas City Caregivers Conference"
Join Alpha Xi Delta for Columbia's first autism awareness walk! We will meet at the Nickell and Lamb shelters in Cosmo Park. Go here to register: http://act.autismspeaks.org/site/TR?fr_id=3971&pg=entry
This FREE, informative and resourceful day will provide families, service providers, educators, community members and advocates, opportunities to learn more about the transition process, career and/or college readiness, and how to assist students in planning and preparing for a meaningful life leading up to, and after graduation. > Transition Process > Alternatives to Guardianship andContinue reading "Family Resource Day"
Please join us to learn more about autism and its effects on our community. An expert panel from the Thompson Center will answer your questions about autism, its treatment and research, and its impact on our community. This event is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided at 6:30 p.m. in theContinue reading "Mental Health Forum"
Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) Training Location: Thompson Center Dates: June 14-15th, 2018 Fee: $2,750.00 (APA CEUs available for additional fee of $50) The ADI-R is a comprehensive parent interview that provides an assessment of individuals suspected of having autism spectrum disorders. During the training, participants watch a demonstration of the ADI-R, practice administering portions with a parent volunteer,Continue reading "Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) Training"
