The Thompson Center has a training program and designates businesses which complete it as autism-friendly business. It’s part of the Thompson Center’s effort to make the community more inclusive.
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Mizzou community ushers in World Autism Month at Faurot Field
COLUMBIA, MO (April 12, 2017) – As the University of Missouri community returned to town at the end of spring break, more than 100 guests visited Faurot Field to celebrateContinue reading “Mizzou community ushers in World Autism Month at Faurot Field”
Pianist joins lineup for Arts for Autism performance
COLUMBIA, MO (March 23, 2017) — Nathan Walton, a pianist from Hannibal, Mo., will present an opening musical set for the Arts for Autism comedy fundraiser with Kathleen MadiganContinue reading “Pianist joins lineup for Arts for Autism performance”
March Madness Ticket Giveaway
Want a chance to meet Kathleen Madigan and Lewis Black at our Arts for Autism benefit on April 17? Tell us why, and you just might! Each week of MarchContinue reading “March Madness Ticket Giveaway”
Autism assessment team to train CA, FL, KS, KY providers
COLUMBIA, MO (March 7, 2017) — The Autism Assessment Specialists Division at the Thompson Center will be training providers across the country in the primary diagnostic tools for autism, theContinue reading “Autism assessment team to train CA, FL, KS, KY providers”
Study targets sleep challenges for children with autism and their families
COLUMBIA, MO (March 6, 2017) — A common issue for parents of children with autism is sleep trouble. Whether it’s trouble settling into sleep or waking up repeatedly in theContinue reading “Study targets sleep challenges for children with autism and their families”
Autism researchers join exploratory group for MUHC precision medicine effort
COLUMBIA, MO (March 6, 2017) — Imagine receiving a life-changing diagnosis: Cancer. Autism. Heart disease. Now imagine that your physician could use your individual genome, medical history and biology –Continue reading “Autism researchers join exploratory group for MUHC precision medicine effort”
Thompson Center experts test video screening tool for autism
COLUMBIA, MO (March 5, 2017) — When a family, doctor or teacher suspects a child has autism, they look to diagnostic experts to determine the diagnosis. Waiting for a diagnostic appointment,Continue reading “Thompson Center experts test video screening tool for autism”
University of Missouri Thompson Center Recruiting Children, Adults with Autism for Landmark Genetic Study
Thompson Center reaches early milestone in recruiting for landmark genetic study
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”