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We’re here to help.

Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is here to address your unique needs and provide the best possible care for your child’s neurodevelopmental journey.

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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.

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Researching for a better tomorrow.

Our goal is to unlock discoveries that will revolutionize the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

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Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

205 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65211

573-884-6052

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  • Professional Development Series: Supporting Appropriate Behavior

    "Supporting Appropriate Behavior" is the first of three FREE professional development webinars for professionals working with individuals with autism in residential settings. This series runs from 3-4 p.m. CST on Mondays during April 2022. Before the webinar, we recommend viewing our "Overview of Autism" training. Register for this session here. Learn more about this seriesContinue reading "Professional Development Series: Supporting Appropriate Behavior"

  • ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training

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

    ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training (Modules 1-4) Location: Thompson Center Research & Training Building Dates: May 19-20, 2022 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. More info about optional Toddler Training Module below Fee: $500.00 (15 hours of APA CEs and 15 NASP CPDs may available for additional fee of $100) Group Registration: Professional groups of 5 orContinue reading "ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training"

  • Ask the Experts Panel

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

    Join us for this FREE pre-conference event! The Ask the Experts panel provides an opportunity for family members and professionals to ask questions to a panel of autism experts. Our experts represent a variety of fields including medicine, behavior analysis, education, occupational and speech therapy, and psychology.

  • 17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference

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

    This conference aims to educate and provide support for professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including educators, psychologists, speech/language pathologists, medical professionals, applied behavior analysts, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, service coordinators, and advocates. The conference strives to provide an atmosphere of hope and discovery, and upholds a commitment to sharing comprehensive,Continue reading "17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference"

  • ADOS-2 Advanced/Research Training

    This 2-day ADOS-2 Advanced/Research Training involves intensive instruction on the psychometrics of the instrument for individuals who have previously attended ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Training.  ADOS-2 trainers provide guidance to participants, who will be working in small groups, administering and scoring ADOS-2 tasks. Prior to attending training, you will need to have access to an ADOS-2Continue reading "ADOS-2 Advanced/Research Training"

    $2750
  • Missouri Statewide ADOS-2 Calibration

    This statewide ADOS-2 Calibration is for professionals who have had previous training on the ADOS-2 and work in diagnostic clinics. Prerequisite: Attendees must have attended training on modules 1 – 4 of the ADOS-2 Training Focus: Fee: No cost to attend

  • Functional Behavior Assessment Webinar

    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, and how to analyze thatContinue reading "Functional Behavior Assessment Webinar"

  • Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar

    Presented by: Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP Audience: Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: Think about effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention as 20% hardware and 80% follow through. Once a system or device is chosen and purchased, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support andContinue reading "Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar"

  • Preparing for Transition Webinar

    Presented by: Jaclyn Benigno, M.Ed. Audience: Educators, Paraprofessionals, Professionals working with students with autism Session Description: This session will identify effective strategies to address independence and transition from high school to young adulthood for students with autism. This session will also discuss common barriers to creating a smooth transition and how to address these. AdditionalContinue reading "Preparing for Transition Webinar"

  • Instructional Strategies Webinar

    Presented by: Jennifer DeLaporte, M.S.T., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, Paraprofessionals Session Description: This session will identify effective instructional strategies to address independence and promote expected behavior for students with autism. This session will discuss common barriers to independence and how to address these including the use of antecedent strategies and environmental modification. Additional resources willContinue reading "Instructional Strategies Webinar"

  • Peer Mediated Interventions Webinar

    Presented by: Julie Muckerman, M.P.H. Audience: Educators, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: This session will explore the power of Peer-Mediated Interventions (PMI) in fostering inclusive connections for individuals with autism. Discover practical strategies, success stories, and ethical considerations, empowering you to create supportive environments that nurture social skills and promote lasting positive change.

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

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

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

    $500