As adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transition to adulthood, many questions arise about how prepared they are and want to be to take on adult responsibilities. One important aspectContinue reading “Independence in Young Adults with Autism”
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Finding a Better Way: Meet Dr. Wesley Dotson
“There has got to be a better way.” It was a thought that went through Wesley Dotson’s head many times during his early years as a special educator. Hired outContinue reading “Finding a Better Way: Meet Dr. Wesley Dotson”
The Center of Inclusion
Fostering an environment of respect and inclusion has never been more important in our society than it is right now. The Thompson Center is committed to fostering such an environment,Continue reading “The Center of Inclusion”
Social learning during social distancing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, families around the world are looking for ways to help further their children’s education. This process can be especially stressful for families with children with autismContinue reading “Social learning during social distancing”
WISC Away the Time
For decades, neuropsychologists have used the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) test as the gold-standard IQ test to determine the intellectual abilities of children with special needs. However, thisContinue reading “WISC Away the Time”
Hiding in Plain Sight
At its roots, autism is a social communication disorder, which often makes it difficult for people with ASD to communicate with others and function appropriately in social situations. To combatContinue reading “Hiding in Plain Sight”
Trials by Fire
Since its inception in 2005, the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders has served as a national leader in autism research, advancing the field by improvingContinue reading “Trials by Fire”
Sweating for science
MU researcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autism Oct. 10, 2019 Contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu COLUMBIA, Mo. – When people become stressed,Continue reading “Sweating for science”
Exclusive Inclusivity
The Thompson Center prides itself on creating an open and accessible environment for people of all abilities. No group illustrates this commitment better than Thompson Center Applied Behavior Intervention ServicesContinue reading “Exclusive Inclusivity”
A Fair Affair
Over the years, one of the primary reasons that the Thompson Center has excelled in producing field-advancing, nationally recognized research is our access to experts in dozens of fields acrossContinue reading “A Fair Affair”