The Thompson Foundation for Autism held their 12th annual fundraising gala in St. Louis on Sept. 28. The purpose of the annual gala is to raise money to benefit theContinue reading “A Heroic Success”
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April is Safety Awareness Month!
April is Safety Awareness Month! Kids with special needs, including autism, often require additional steps to make sure they remain safe. Check out some of these resources for keeping youContinue reading “April is Safety Awareness Month!”
Rhythm of the Roar
Thompson Center patients, staff, faculty and their families joined together for the Mizzou Homecoming parade! The Thompson Center float featured puzzle pieces, musical instruments and a large Looney Tunes bannerContinue reading “Rhythm of the Roar”
Creative Expression on the Spectrum: Take One
On Oct. 17, Thompson Center patients, families and staff came together to celebrate the first Creative Expression on the Spectrum event. Matching the Mizzou Homecoming theme, “Rhythm of the Roar,”Continue reading “Creative Expression on the Spectrum: Take One”
Express Yourself
David Strumpf’s son Steven was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when he was five years old. Over the last 20 years, David watched Steven’s growth evolve as he wouldContinue reading “Express Yourself”
A Grand Time
On Sept. 8, Thompson Center faculty and staff were joined by members of the Mizzou and Columbia community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Thompson Center Research &Continue reading “A Grand Time”
Arts for Autism comedy benefit debuts at Missouri Theatre
Photos by Shane Epping & Amber Garrett By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, MO (April 20, 2017) — Before a near-sellout crowd at the Missouri Theatre, comedians Kathleen Madigan and Lewis BlackContinue reading “Arts for Autism comedy benefit debuts at Missouri Theatre”
Mizzou community ushers in World Autism Month at Faurot Field
COLUMBIA, MO (April 12, 2017) – As the University of Missouri community returned to town at the end of spring break, more than 100 guests visited Faurot Field to celebrateContinue reading “Mizzou community ushers in World Autism Month at Faurot Field”
Pianist joins lineup for Arts for Autism performance
COLUMBIA, MO (March 23, 2017) — Nathan Walton, a pianist from Hannibal, Mo., will present an opening musical set for the Arts for Autism comedy fundraiser with Kathleen MadiganContinue reading “Pianist joins lineup for Arts for Autism performance”
March Madness Ticket Giveaway
Want a chance to meet Kathleen Madigan and Lewis Black at our Arts for Autism benefit on April 17? Tell us why, and you just might! Each week of MarchContinue reading “March Madness Ticket Giveaway”