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”
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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”
Practicing the art of making friends in Art for Autism program
By Marta Witko For children with autism, mastering the art of communication is a work in progress, but the Thompson Center’s Art for Autism program provides another outlet of self-expressionContinue reading “Practicing the art of making friends in Art for Autism program”
Tiger Pals program connects kids, builds social skills
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (Aug. 21, 2015) – For many families, summer break offers a chance to get out of town. At the Thompson Center, a group of kidsContinue reading “Tiger Pals program connects kids, builds social skills”
Settle Into Summer
By Adrienne Cornwall and Abigail Dempsey COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 1, 2015) — School is out, but summer’s break in routine can also come with challenges. For children with autism orContinue reading “Settle Into Summer”
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”