Findings could have future implications for precision medicine, lead to individualized treatments As a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helpsContinue reading “MU Scientist Links Epigenetic Biomarkers to Gastrointestinal Issues for Kids with Autism”
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The Early Years Study: A New Look Into Infant Cry
The Early Years Study is the latest project to begin the recruitment phase at the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. This project will utilize audio recordings of infant criesContinue reading “The Early Years Study: A New Look Into Infant Cry”
Research Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf
Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf joined the Thompson Center as Executive Director and Thompson Endowed Chair in Child Health in September 2021. What brought you to the Thompson Center? I came toContinue reading “Research Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf”
Therapy Dogs Aren’t Always the Answer to Help Children with Autism
MU Study Finds Some – But Not All – Children with Autism Respond Favorably to Therapy Dogs as a Motivator to Complete Tasks, Learn New Skills. Some children with autismContinue reading “Therapy Dogs Aren’t Always the Answer to Help Children with Autism”
Fall 2022 Research Newsletter
The Fall 2022 issue of DISCOVERY, the Thompson Center’s research newsletter, is now available for digital viewing! Access the newsletter here.
Name Change: Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
We are pleased to announce that the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders has changed its name to the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. This name change alignsContinue reading “Name Change: Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment”
STRIVE Staff Receive Access Mizzou Award
Cortney Fish and Jaclyn Benigno were awarded the Lee Henson Access Mizzou Award on September 28 for their work on the Thompson Center’s STRIVE program. Self-Determined Transition Readiness Through IndividualContinue reading “STRIVE Staff Receive Access Mizzou Award”
Thompson Center Launches Foster Care Clinic
There are several parts to any autism evaluation at the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Our providers gather and review information about the patient’s history. They interview theContinue reading “Thompson Center Launches Foster Care Clinic”
BCBA Spotlight: Meet Ali Cooper
After receiving an autism diagnosis, there are many different services available to serve the spectrum of needs that vary from person to person. One intervention offered at the Thompson CenterContinue reading “BCBA Spotlight: Meet Ali Cooper”
BCBA Spotlight: Meet Jennifer Weyman
After receiving an autism diagnosis, there are many different services available to serve the spectrum of needs that vary from person to person. One intervention offered at the Thompson CenterContinue reading “BCBA Spotlight: Meet Jennifer Weyman”