On Oct. 17, Thompson Center patients, families and staff came together to celebrate the first Creative Expression on the Spectrum event. Matching the Mizzou Homecoming theme, “Rhythm of the Roar,”Continue reading “Creative Expression on the Spectrum: Take One”
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Express Yourself
David Strumpf’s son Steven was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when he was five years old. Over the last 20 years, David watched Steven’s growth evolve as he wouldContinue reading “Express Yourself”
TIPS4Kids: Meeting the Care Needs for Special Needs
As one of the nation’s premier autism centers, the Thompson Center strives to provide the best patient care, autism research and training possible. As a part of the University ofContinue reading “TIPS4Kids: Meeting the Care Needs for Special Needs”
2017 Thompson Center Autism Conference
The Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders held its 12th annual autism conference on Sept. 21-22 in Chesterfield, Mo. This year’s conference set a record with 500 participants. ThisContinue reading “2017 Thompson Center Autism Conference”
University of Missouri’s Thompson Center expands to strengthen autism research
With two new conference rooms, more space for research and room to expand, leaders at the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders see plenty of opportunities. The Thompson Center,Continue reading “University of Missouri’s Thompson Center expands to strengthen autism research”
Early Data from National Autism Study Gives Glimpse of Autism in America
National study needs thousands of additional participants with autism COLUMBIA, Mo. — The picture of autism in America is becoming clearer, as the nation’s largest autism genetics study releases initialContinue reading “Early Data from National Autism Study Gives Glimpse of Autism in America”
Autism and the doctor visit: Communication tips for success
Doctor visits can be a challenge for patients with autism, their families and healthcare providers. In my role as a pediatrician, I’ve summarized several steps that providers and families canContinue reading “Autism and the doctor visit: Communication tips for success”
A Grand Time
On Sept. 8, Thompson Center faculty and staff were joined by members of the Mizzou and Columbia community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Thompson Center Research &Continue reading “A Grand Time”
Family Spotlight — Meet the Jacksons
It took less than a week into his kindergarten year for Kameryn Jackson’s teachers and parents, Bryan and Kristina, to know something was wrong. Kameryn was showing aggressive behavior towardContinue reading “Family Spotlight — Meet the Jacksons”
Thompson Center, ECHO Autism trains Texas County, MO physician in autism treatment
A physician at Texas County Memorial Hospital recently completed a program that qualified him for helping families detect autism in their children. Dr. William Wright, family medicine physician at theContinue reading “Thompson Center, ECHO Autism trains Texas County, MO physician in autism treatment”