Autism Awareness Month in April is always a busy time of year in the autism community. The Thompson Center participated in and hosted a number of events throughout the monthContinue reading “Thompson Center hosts Autism Awareness Month activities throughout the community”
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Thompson Center health professions faculty grows
Health professions faculty at the Thompson Center expanded last fall as the center welcomed two new providers from the Assessment and Consultation Clinic, which was formerly a clinical service inContinue reading “Thompson Center health professions faculty grows”
A World of Good
As the center’s expertise is sought by more centers and specialists in the autism field, the reach of Dr. Stephen Kanne’s training takes him to new communities across the U.S.Continue reading “A World of Good”
Sharing knowledge about autism takes a TEAM approach
By Adrienne Cornwall When they joined the Thompson Center from the Columbia Public Schools in 2014, Jena Randolph and Karen O’Connor wasted no time in dreaming big about sharing autismContinue reading “Sharing knowledge about autism takes a TEAM approach”
Vacation and Travel Tips for Families with Special Needs
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 1, 2015) — Summer is prime-time for families with children to take advantage of the school break for vacation. While many families do someContinue reading “Vacation and Travel Tips for Families with Special Needs”
4 Summer Activity Ideas for Kids with Special Needs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 1, 2015) — Have you hit the summer doldrums? Try incorporating these activities into your summer routine. 1. Get Outside! Plenty of outside time helps head off behaviorContinue reading “4 Summer Activity Ideas for Kids with Special Needs”
Settle Into Summer
By Adrienne Cornwall and Abigail Dempsey COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 1, 2015) — School is out, but summer’s break in routine can also come with challenges. For children with autism orContinue reading “Settle Into Summer”
Pediatricians get virtual expert help on how to care for children with autism
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 14, 2015 Mounting research shows intervening early can improve outcomes of children with autism, yet in Missouri and across the country, the wait to seeContinue reading “Pediatricians get virtual expert help on how to care for children with autism”
MU Thompson Center celebrates 10 years of progress in autism care, research and training
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 8, 2015) – Ten years ago, Pam Salmon knew a different life with her young son. “He didn’t make eye contact,” she remembered aboutContinue reading “MU Thompson Center celebrates 10 years of progress in autism care, research and training”
MU Thompson Center, KU autism center raise more than $7,000 at Autism Border Challenge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 17, 2015) – University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders fans faced off Tuesday with University of Kansas Center for Autism Research and TrainingContinue reading “MU Thompson Center, KU autism center raise more than $7,000 at Autism Border Challenge”