By: Kristen Sohl, associate professor of clinical child health and director of ECHO Autism University of Missouri Health Care If you think your child could have autism, you might beContinue reading “My child might have autism. What do I do?”
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Genetic targets for autism spectrum disorder identified by MU team
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Autism is a spectrum of closely related symptoms involving behavioral, social and cognitive deficits. Early detection of autism in children is key to producing the best outcomes;Continue reading “Genetic targets for autism spectrum disorder identified by MU team”
MU online curriculum helps children with autism develop better social skills
By Cailin Riley, MU News Bureau COLUMBIA, Mo. – One in 68 children in the United States has some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, which impairs a child’s ability toContinue reading “MU online curriculum helps children with autism develop better social skills”
Family Spotlight—Meet the Garijos
The world is a big place, but the power of technology, and the love of family, is making it smaller every day. Erika and Denis Garijo were living in theirContinue reading “Family Spotlight—Meet the Garijos”
Sowing SEEDs of Knowledge
Identifying what factors create risks for autism, as well as protect against autism, is one of the most important goals in the field of autism research. The Thompson Center isContinue reading “Sowing SEEDs of Knowledge”
New Measure Helps Determine Health Independence Levels for Young Adults on the Spectrum
As adolescents with autism transition to adulthood, many questions arise about how prepared they are to take on adult responsibilities, such as driving, getting a job and living on theirContinue reading “New Measure Helps Determine Health Independence Levels for Young Adults on the Spectrum”
New Study Examines How Cats Might Help Families with Autism
Previous research at the Thompson Center has suggested that pets might help reduce anxiety and stress for children with autism. Dr. Gretchen Carlisle, a research scientist at the Research CenterContinue reading “New Study Examines How Cats Might Help Families with Autism”
Leading the Network
The Thompson Center takes pride in being a national and global leader in autism care, research and training. This leadership perhaps is best illustrated through the Thompson Center’s role inContinue reading “Leading the Network”
STRIVE-ing for Success
When the first cohort of the Thompson Center Self-Determined Readiness Through Individual Vocational Experiences (STRIVE) program set foot into the classroom at the beginning of last fall, the goal forContinue reading “STRIVE-ing for Success”
Rhythm of the Roar
Thompson Center patients, staff, faculty and their families joined together for the Mizzou Homecoming parade! The Thompson Center float featured puzzle pieces, musical instruments and a large Looney Tunes bannerContinue reading “Rhythm of the Roar”