COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders has already enrolled 2,500 individuals with autism and their family members in the Simons Foundation Powering AutismContinue reading “Thompson Center reaches early milestone in recruiting for landmark genetic study”
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Distant families can join intensive two-day clinic for severe behaviors
COLUMBIA, MO (Feb. 6, 2017) — In an effort to improve outcomes for children with severe behaviors who live in areas without specialized services, the Thompson Center’s Applied Behavior InterventionContinue reading “Distant families can join intensive two-day clinic for severe behaviors”
Thompson Center assessment specialists host annual two-day training
COLUMBIA, MO (Feb. 6, 2017) — On Jan. 25-27, our Autism Assessment Specialists division trained 16 health providers and psychologists in the ADOS-2, the primary diagnostic assessment for autism. Attendees joinedContinue reading “Thompson Center assessment specialists host annual two-day training”
STRIVE program enters second recruiting cycle
COLUMBIA, MO (Feb. 2, 2017) — On the heels of a successful first year, STRIVE, the Thompson Center’s job preparation program, is now recruiting participants for fall 2017. STRIVE, whichContinue reading “STRIVE program enters second recruiting cycle”
Thompson Center draws governor, national autism experts to record attendee crowd at annual conference
By Adrienne Cornwall CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2016) — Nearly 300 educators, medical professionals and behavior analysts, as well as Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, attended the Thompson Center’s 11th annualContinue reading “Thompson Center draws governor, national autism experts to record attendee crowd at annual conference”
Gov. Nixon discusses Missouri’s legacy on access to Autism treatment during address to the Thompson Center on Autism conference in St. Louis
From Gov. Nixon’s website, Sept. 22, 2016 St. Louis, MO — Gov. Jay Nixon today addressed the Thompson Center for Autism conference in St. Louis to discuss the state’s legacy andContinue reading “Gov. Nixon discusses Missouri’s legacy on access to Autism treatment during address to the Thompson Center on Autism conference in St. Louis”
Nixon touts progress on autism
From Missouri Times, Sept. 22, 2016 ST. LOUIS — Gov. Jay Nixon praised the ground Missouri has gained on treating autism during his tenure as governor in an address toContinue reading “Nixon touts progress on autism”
Spotlight on the Spectrum
Autism Conference offers key takeaways for parents, teachers and other professionals By Adrienne Cornwall During the last week of September, the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and NeurodevelopmentalContinue reading “Spotlight on the Spectrum”
Foundation encourages children to test children early for autism
From CBS St. Louis, Sept. 15, 2016 ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Autism now affects one in every 68 children in this country, and it puts a real strain on familiesContinue reading “Foundation encourages children to test children early for autism”
Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep
From NewsWise, Aug. 30, 2016 COLUMBIA – Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term form of therapy that focuses on changing how a person thinks about and reacts to specific situations.Continue reading “Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep”