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”
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Youth Support Group Builds Trust and Support for Black Foster Children in Columbia
By Adrienne Cornwall Columbia, Mo. (July 6, 2016) — When graduate student Reuben Faloughi’s program in counseling psychology brought him to the MU’s Assessment and Consultation Clinic, which later mergedContinue reading “Youth Support Group Builds Trust and Support for Black Foster Children in Columbia”
Thompson Center Santa visits bring Christmas magic to children with autism
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 16, 2015) – When it came time for Averie Gomel to decide where to bring her family for a visit with Santa, there wasContinue reading “Thompson Center Santa visits bring Christmas magic to children with autism”
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”
Walk with the Thompson Center in Mizzou Homecoming Parade
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 21, 2015) — Supporters of the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders are invited to walk with center employees and volunteers in the 2015 Mizzou HomecomingContinue reading “Walk with the Thompson Center in Mizzou Homecoming Parade”
Families enjoy games and treats at Family Fun Fair to support MU autism center
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 31, 2015) – In the final weeks before back-to-school arrives in Columbia, families took the opportunity to enjoy one last day of outdoor summerContinue reading “Families enjoy games and treats at Family Fun Fair to support MU autism center”
Thompson Center hosts Autism Awareness Month activities throughout the community
Autism Awareness Month in April is always a busy time of year in the autism community. The Thompson Center participated in and hosted a number of events throughout the monthContinue reading “Thompson Center hosts Autism Awareness Month activities throughout the community”
MU Thompson Center celebrates 10 years of progress in autism care, research and training
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 8, 2015) – Ten years ago, Pam Salmon knew a different life with her young son. “He didn’t make eye contact,” she remembered aboutContinue reading “MU Thompson Center celebrates 10 years of progress in autism care, research and training”
Local teen with autism works to “gobble up hunger” to make Eagle Scout
By Adrienne Cornwall Photos by Rebecca F. Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (December 10, 2014) — Brayden Stallons knows that this holiday season, many families will only be able to gather aroundContinue reading “Local teen with autism works to “gobble up hunger” to make Eagle Scout”
University of Missouri ATO chapter raises $4,400 for autism research at the Thompson Center
By Adrienne Cornwall A recent sunny afternoon in Columbia brought a crowd to the Alpha Tau Omega cornhole tournament in Greektown, and not just for the weather. The Nov. 8Continue reading “University of Missouri ATO chapter raises $4,400 for autism research at the Thompson Center”