Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Psychologists, Social Wokers, Counselors, Other mental health professionals working with individuals with autism Session Description: This session will review the latest research on theContinue reading “It’s A Spectrum Webinar”
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Effective Use of Paraprofessionals for Case Managers Webinar
Presented by: Jennifer DeLaporte, M.S.T., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, Case Managers, Administrators, Early Intervention Professionals Session Description: This session will identify strategies for building effective school-based teams with paraprofessionals andContinue reading “Effective Use of Paraprofessionals for Case Managers Webinar”
Early Identification & Referrals Webinar
Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Daycare Providers Session Description: This session will provide information on recognizing the early signs of autism to help guideContinue reading “Early Identification & Referrals Webinar”
Spring Research Symposium
The Thompson Center hosted its Spring Research Symposium at the NextGen Precision Health Building in March. Speakers were Drs. Sofia Lizarraga (Brown University) and Evdokia Anagnostou (University of Toronto). AContinue reading “Spring Research Symposium”
RAYS: Examining the Experiences of Autistic Adolescents & Young Adults
Individuals often begin to drink alcohol during adolescence and early adulthood. But how does this phase of life unfold for autistic teens and young adults compared with their neurotypical peers?Continue reading “RAYS: Examining the Experiences of Autistic Adolescents & Young Adults”
Thompson Center & Mason Eye Institute Partner for Autism-Friendly Vision Screenings
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment partnered with the Mason Eye Institute to provide vision screenings to seven children with autism. Prescription glasses were also provided at no costContinue reading “Thompson Center & Mason Eye Institute Partner for Autism-Friendly Vision Screenings”
Santa at the Thompson Center
Call 573-882-6092 to schedule a FREE 10-15 minute private, in-person visit with Santa for your children. Receive your child’s photos electronically for you to print and save. Sessions are limited.Continue reading “Santa at the Thompson Center”
Winners of Student Poster Session Announced
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment hosted its Student Poster Session at the 17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference in October. The session had the most poster submissions toContinue reading “Winners of Student Poster Session Announced”
Clinical Collaboration: Thompson Center Researchers Partner with MU Health Care Clinics
The summer before David Beversdorf began his fellowship, he attended a workshop where one message rang clear: research should be driven by a question, not a technique. Having a clinicContinue reading “Clinical Collaboration: Thompson Center Researchers Partner with MU Health Care Clinics”
Researchers On The Go
Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf presented on current trends in autism research as part of the NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series in August. His lecture featured highlights from his experience with studyingContinue reading “Researchers On The Go”