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”
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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”
Local teen with autism works to “gobble up hunger” to make Eagle Scout
By Adrienne Cornwall Photos by Rebecca F. Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (December 10, 2014) — Brayden Stallons knows that this holiday season, many families will only be able to gather aroundContinue reading “Local teen with autism works to “gobble up hunger” to make Eagle Scout”
University of Missouri ATO chapter raises $4,400 for autism research at the Thompson Center
By Adrienne Cornwall A recent sunny afternoon in Columbia brought a crowd to the Alpha Tau Omega cornhole tournament in Greektown, and not just for the weather. The Nov. 8Continue reading “University of Missouri ATO chapter raises $4,400 for autism research at the Thompson Center”
At autism summit, neuroscience meets pharmaceutical research to explore new treatments
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2014) – A group of 20 clinicians and researchers gathered at University of Missouri on Saturday for a series of working sessions andContinue reading “At autism summit, neuroscience meets pharmaceutical research to explore new treatments”
MU Assessment and Consultation Clinic moving to Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2014) – The University of Missouri’s Assessment and Consultation Clinic (ACC) will move to the university’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental DisordersContinue reading “MU Assessment and Consultation Clinic moving to Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders”
Thompson Center welcomes new child psychiatrist to clinical faculty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Adrienne Cornwall 573-884-4512 cornwalla@missouri.edu COLUMBIA, Mo. (October 8, 2014) – The University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders welcomed Dr. John R. HallContinue reading “Thompson Center welcomes new child psychiatrist to clinical faculty”