Several Thompson Center team members spent January on-the-go.
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Autism Training Specialist Received MU Staff Advisory Council Award
Congratulations to Thompson Center Autism Training Specialist Julie Muckerman on receiving the MU Staff Advisory Council Spring 2024 Education Award!
2023 Year In Review
Take a look back at some of the biggest accomplishments at the Thompson Center in 2023. After an amazing year, we’re looking forward to continued growth and improvement in 2024!
Santa Visits the Thompson Center
For the last 11 years, Santa has made a special stop at the Thompson Center to provide a holiday experience with some extra support and consideration for children with autismContinue reading “Santa Visits the Thompson Center”
Spring Research Symposium
The Thompson Center hosted its Spring Research Symposium at the NextGen Precision Health Building in March. Speakers were Drs. Sofia Lizarraga (Brown University) and Evdokia Anagnostou (University of Toronto). AContinue reading “Spring Research Symposium”
RAYS: Examining the Experiences of Autistic Adolescents & Young Adults
Individuals often begin to drink alcohol during adolescence and early adulthood. But how does this phase of life unfold for autistic teens and young adults compared with their neurotypical peers?Continue reading “RAYS: Examining the Experiences of Autistic Adolescents & Young Adults”
Thompson Center & Mason Eye Institute Partner for Autism-Friendly Vision Screenings
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment partnered with the Mason Eye Institute to provide vision screenings to seven children with autism. Prescription glasses were also provided at no costContinue reading “Thompson Center & Mason Eye Institute Partner for Autism-Friendly Vision Screenings”
Winners of Student Poster Session Announced
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment hosted its Student Poster Session at the 17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference in October. The session had the most poster submissions toContinue reading “Winners of Student Poster Session Announced”
Clinical Collaboration: Thompson Center Researchers Partner with MU Health Care Clinics
The summer before David Beversdorf began his fellowship, he attended a workshop where one message rang clear: research should be driven by a question, not a technique. Having a clinicContinue reading “Clinical Collaboration: Thompson Center Researchers Partner with MU Health Care Clinics”
Researchers On The Go
Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf presented on current trends in autism research as part of the NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series in August. His lecture featured highlights from his experience with studyingContinue reading “Researchers On The Go”