The Early Years Study is a project that analyzes audio recordings of infant cries to discover new ways to identify early signs of autism and developmental disabilities. The Thompson Center joined this study in late 2022 and so far has collected over 1,200 unique infant cry recordings.
Tag Archives: autism
Trainee Spotlight: Braden Hayse
Braden Hayse joined the Thompson Center in 2018 as a psychometrist and a graduate research assistant and practicum student in 2020. Braden’s research area of interest is primarily surrounding sleep in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders or rare diseases. He is particularly interested in mechanisms of common sleep difficulties, the impact of sleep problems on factors related to quality of life, and usefulness of sleep treatments in different populations.
2024 TIPS for Kids Carnival
On August 29, the Thompson Center hosted the second annual TIPS for Kids Carnival! The event gave kids and families participating in the TIPS for Kids family shadowing program anContinue reading “2024 TIPS for Kids Carnival”
New Provider Spotlight: Madison Imler, Behavior Analyst
You may already know Madison Imler from her time as a registered behavior technician (RBT) or graduate trainee. Now, Madison has joined our Applied Behavioral Intervention Services (ABIS) team asContinue reading “New Provider Spotlight: Madison Imler, Behavior Analyst”
Training Spotlight: Mackenzie Cissne
Mackenzie Cissne joined the Thompson Center in June 2021 as a graduate research assistant working with Dr. Kerri Nowell. Mackenzie is also working with Dr. Connie Brooks and Dr. Michael Morhland on the psychology team as a practicum student. Her research areas of interest include cognitive and functional outcomes of individuals with developmental disorders, specifically outcomes in executive functioning, including inhibitory control, working memory, flexibility, and metacognition.
Postdoctoral Fellow Awarded National Institute of Mental Health F32 Grant
Erin Andres, Ph.D. has been awarded an individual postdoctoral fellowship (F32) by the National Institute of Mental Health to support training and a specific research project. The F32 fellowship grants are part of a prestigious program of the National Institutes of Health to invest in and promote talented early-stage researchers.
Thompson Center Psychometry Team Assists with EarliTec Study
An example of an interdepartmental collaboration at the Thompson Center is between the psychometry team and the Research Core. Psychometrists provide cognitive or developmental assessment support for the Research Core’s EarliTec Study. The psychometrists administer the assessments, score them, and compile the data for the researchers.
Working Together: Interdisciplinary Research in Autism & Neurodevelopment
As part of the University of Missouri, the Thompson Center is fortunate to be able to collaborate with researchers from a variety of disciplines to further our understanding and expand services available to people with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
Thompson Foundation, ACE Program Receive Local Impact Grant
The Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment was awarded the Autism Speaks 2023 Local Impact Grant. This grant will go towards funding the Thompson Center’s Accessing Career Experiences (ACE) program. This grant was awarded to 23 organizations from 13 states that serve the autism community.
April Events Calendar
April is World Autism Month and the Thompson Center has lots of events planned to celebrate! Keep track of all of our World Autism Month activities for patients, families, andContinue reading “April Events Calendar”