Last week, Dr. Connie Brooks was appointed the new executive director of the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment. She takes over for Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf, who will continue as a valued member of the Thompson Center team as he returns his focus to his research projects. Dr. Brooks has been an integral part of the Thompson Center since she joined in 2015 and then became a member of the executive leadership team in 2020. Get to know Dr. Brooks below as she discusses her background, her passions, and her vision for the future of the Thompson Center.
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April Events Calendar
April is World Autism Month and the Thompson Center has lots of events planned to celebrate! Keep track of all of our World Autism Month activities for patients, families, andContinue reading “April Events Calendar”
Thompson Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Click here for more information about the Thompson Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Autism Day with Mizzou Baseball
Join us April 20 at 4:00 pm for Autism Day at Taylor Stadium when the Mizzou Tigers take on LSU! The game features a ceremonial first pitch by a Thompson Center patient and appearance by special guests, Miss Missouri Hayley Leach!
Thompson Center Trainers Travel to D.C., Hawaii
Several Thompson Center team members spent January on-the-go.
Autism Training Specialist Received MU Staff Advisory Council Award
Congratulations to Thompson Center Autism Training Specialist Julie Muckerman on receiving the MU Staff Advisory Council Spring 2024 Education Award!
Autism Night at Mizzou Arena – Men’s Basketball Game
Join us and the Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment for the Mizzou men’s basketball game against South Carolina!
Researchers On The Go
Several Thompson Center researchers attended the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden in May, including Research Core staff members Julie Muckerman (left) and Samantha HunterContinue reading “Researchers On The Go”
UM Board of Curators Approves New Thompson Center Project
A proposal to build a new facility for the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment was approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators at its meeting on FebruaryContinue reading “UM Board of Curators Approves New Thompson Center Project”
Winners of Student Poster Session Announced
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment hosted its Student Poster Session at the 17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference in October. The session had the most poster submissions toContinue reading “Winners of Student Poster Session Announced”