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”
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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”