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”
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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”
New help on the way for patients with autism
From KBIA, Feb. 25, 2015 A new project is underway to help better prepare physicians who work with patients with Autism. The ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Autism projectContinue reading “New help on the way for patients with autism”
Training aims to tackle autism knowledge gap among doctors
From Disability Scoop, Feb. 24, 2015 A new effort is in the works to help train doctors and other health care providers to better serve individuals on the spectrum. UsingContinue reading “Training aims to tackle autism knowledge gap among doctors”
Project aims to improve quality of, access to health care for children with autism
From Wayne County Journal-Banner, Feb. 18, 2015 As more children are diagnosed with autism, the demand for physicians specializing in autism has increased. To meet the growing demand for autismContinue reading “Project aims to improve quality of, access to health care for children with autism”
Ask the Experts
Want to know more about autism and neurodevelopmental disorders? Send your questions to thompsoncenter@missouri.edu with Ask the Experts in the subject line or #asktheexperts via Facebook and Twitter to find your answers postedContinue reading “Ask the Experts”
Thompson Center staff take potty talk to Columbia Public Schools autism teachers
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, MO (January 8, 2015) — Getting up in front of a room can be intimidating – especially when you’re talking body functions. But when staff fromContinue reading “Thompson Center staff take potty talk to Columbia Public Schools autism teachers”
Your ATN@Work: Increasing Autism Expertise among Primary Care Doctors
From Autism Speaks, Dec. 16, 2014 By Thompson Center Medical Director Kristin Sohl “It takes a village” is a phrase often used when discussing how we raise our children. I findContinue reading “Your ATN@Work: Increasing Autism Expertise among Primary Care Doctors”