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.
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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.
Statewide ADOS-2 Calibration Training
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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”
Thompson Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Pathway to Success: Transition Event
This is a FREE transition resource event for families and students impacted by a disability. We encourage caretakers of students of all ages to join us for this event. It is never too early to think about the transition process. You will be able to talk with experts and learn about building independence.
Autism Day with Mizzou Baseball
Join us April 20 at 4:00 pm for Autism Day at Taylor Stadium when the Mizzou Tigers take on LSU! The game features a ceremonial first pitch by a Thompson Center patient and appearance by special guests, Miss Missouri Hayley Leach!
Understanding Ableism & Supporting Neurodiversity Webinar with Haley Moss
Click here to register today! Storytelling has so much power for autistic people – but our stories are often told in ways that leave us silenced, unheard, or invalidated. ThisContinue reading “Understanding Ableism & Supporting Neurodiversity Webinar with Haley Moss”