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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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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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Researching for a better tomorrow.

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

Learn more

Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

205 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65211

573-884-6052

Sensory-Friendly Area at Mizzou Homecoming Parade

Sensory-friendly bags will available, complete with over-the-ear headphones, ear plugs, and fun sensory toys to help make the parade more comfortable for everyone. The bags are also perfect for collecting candy and goodies along the way!

Emotion Coaching Webinar

Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: coming soon

Joining Autistic Children in Play Webinar

Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: coming soon

APA Series Webinar #2: ASD & Interventions

In this session, the presenter will identify limitations in the research about therapeutic interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum and analyze considerations when determining therapeutic interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum.

APA Series Webinar #1: It’s A Spectrum

In this session, the presenter will define the core characteristics of an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, identify subtle symptoms of autism that are often missed or miscategorized, and discuss “gold standard” evaluation components and why they are needed.

APA Series Webinar #2: ASD & Interventions

In this session, the presenter will identify limitations in the research about therapeutic interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum and analyze considerations when determining therapeutic interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum.