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Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

205 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65211

573-884-6052

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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"

ADOS-2 Advanced/Research 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 the ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical training in Modules 1-4 prior to training. Trainees will be notified if it is determined that these prerequisites are not met.    Prior to attending training, you will need to haveContinue reading "ADOS-2 Advanced/Research Training"

$2750

SLP Autism Immersion Day

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

Save the date: SLP Autism Immersion Day will take place June 21, 2024 at the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment. Free ASHA CEUs available! Topics will include: speech generating devices, childhood apraxia of speech, and young adult & parent panels. Register now at bit.ly/SLPAutismDay

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

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

Early Childhood Provider Autism Immersion Day

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

This day-long training for early childhood education providers is FREE and includes lunch.

Webinar: What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Zoom

Join us for an introductory webinar on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This session provides a foundational exploration of ASD, covering the core characteristics of social communication differences and restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior. We will also dispel common myths about autism. Learn about the diverse ways autism can manifest to better support all students in your learning environment.

Statewide ADOS-2 Calibration Training

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

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Ask The Experts Panel 2024

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

Ask The Experts Panel 2024

Behavior Webinar Series: Supporting Appropriate Behavior

Zoom

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 environment as well as teach/reinforce new behavior will be discussed. We recommend you also attend the Functional Behavior Assessment webinar. Note: This session is not intended for BCBAs.