By Marta Witko For children with autism, mastering the art of communication is a work in progress, but the Thompson Center’s Art for Autism program provides another outlet of self-expressionContinue reading “Practicing the art of making friends in Art for Autism program”
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Children with autism dive into new adaptive swim program
By Marta Witko COLUMBIA, Mo. (Nov. 17, 2015) – Occupational therapy students at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions created a specialized swim program for children with autism spectrumContinue reading “Children with autism dive into new adaptive swim program”
Thompson Center celebrates 10 years in autism with eyes on the future
By Marta Witko and Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (October 8, 2015) – Kicking off the evening with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, Thompson Center founders Bill and Nancy Thompson joined the center’sContinue reading “Thompson Center celebrates 10 years in autism with eyes on the future”
Thompson Center offers new pediatric and autism neuropsychology clinics
By Marta Witko COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2015) — Beginning in September, the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders began offering new pediatric and autism neuropsychology services for childrenContinue reading “Thompson Center offers new pediatric and autism neuropsychology clinics”
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”
Sohl to hand off medical director duties to expand autism care network
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2015) — After seven years as medical director of the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at University of Missouri, pediatricianContinue reading “Sohl to hand off medical director duties to expand autism care network”
Tiger Pals program connects kids, builds social skills
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (Aug. 21, 2015) – For many families, summer break offers a chance to get out of town. At the Thompson Center, a group of kidsContinue reading “Tiger Pals program connects kids, builds social skills”
Families enjoy games and treats at Family Fun Fair to support MU autism center
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 31, 2015) – In the final weeks before back-to-school arrives in Columbia, families took the opportunity to enjoy one last day of outdoor summerContinue reading “Families enjoy games and treats at Family Fun Fair to support MU autism center”
Thompson Center welcomes new child psychologist to faculty
By Adrienne Cornwall Pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Michael Mohrland recently joined the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders as a clinical provider and faculty member in the University of Missouri’sContinue reading “Thompson Center welcomes new child psychologist to faculty”
Thompson Center hosts Autism Awareness Month activities throughout the community
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”