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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”
MU Scientist Links Epigenetic Biomarkers to Gastrointestinal Issues for Kids with Autism
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”
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”