The Thompson Center prides itself on creating an open and accessible environment for people of all abilities. No group illustrates this commitment better than Thompson Center Applied Behavior Intervention ServicesContinue reading “Exclusive Inclusivity”
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Long-Lasting Success Begins with Early Action
As autism awareness around the country continues to improve, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis rates are rapidly climbing, especially among young children. An early diagnosis of autism encourages families toContinue reading “Long-Lasting Success Begins with Early Action”
Romancing the Spectrum
Aging from adolescence into young adulthood brings many changes. Everyone experiences physical and emotional changes brought on by puberty, such as an increased interest in pursuing romantic relationships with peers.Continue reading “Romancing the Spectrum”
An Interest in Interests
People with autism have restricted and repetitive behaviors that can be characterized by intense interests or preoccupations in specific objects or topics. Often, having unusual preoccupations and specific interests canContinue reading “An Interest in Interests”
Doing By Seeing
“There is no substitute for experience.” It’s a time-worn adage that has proven itself many times, especially in the educational sphere. Dr. Casey Clay, an assistant professor of special educationContinue reading “Doing By Seeing”
Picking Up the Picky Eaters
A common symptom for many children with autism is food aversion, commonly known as picky eating. This type of extreme picky eating can lead to an unbalanced and unhealthy dietContinue reading “Picking Up the Picky Eaters”
A “First Class” First Class
Within a few days of beginning an internship at the Thompson Center as a part of her undergraduate degree, Brittany Schmitz knew without a doubt that she wanted to beContinue reading “A “First Class” First Class”
Distant families can join intensive two-day clinic for severe behaviors
COLUMBIA, MO (Feb. 6, 2017) — In an effort to improve outcomes for children with severe behaviors who live in areas without specialized services, the Thompson Center’s Applied Behavior InterventionContinue reading “Distant families can join intensive two-day clinic for severe behaviors”
School of Health Professions Partners with Thompson Center for New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis
COLUMBIA — Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is one of the most effective treatments for children with autism, but the work is so specialized that a provider shortage across theContinue reading “School of Health Professions Partners with Thompson Center for New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis”
Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep
From NewsWise, Aug. 30, 2016 COLUMBIA – Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term form of therapy that focuses on changing how a person thinks about and reacts to specific situations.Continue reading “Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep”