Many children with autism experience hypersensitivity to visual, auditory or tactile cues such as bright lights, loud noises or hot, cold or vibrating objects. This hypersensitivity can make it difficultContinue reading “Scanning for Sensitivity”
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A Dynamite Database Shift
Faster. Cheaper. Easier. Three goals of any modern organization. When Thompson Center leaders first approached the idea of making a database change for the center, their primary goals were toContinue reading “A Dynamite Database Shift”
An Interest in Interests
People with autism have restricted and repetitive behaviors that can be characterized by intense interests or preoccupations in specific objects or topics. Often, having unusual preoccupations and specific interests canContinue reading “An Interest in Interests”
Doing By Seeing
“There is no substitute for experience.” It’s a time-worn adage that has proven itself many times, especially in the educational sphere. Dr. Casey Clay, an assistant professor of special educationContinue reading “Doing By Seeing”
A Game Homecoming
Thompson Center patients and their families joined in on the Mizzou Homecoming fun by decorating and riding the Thompson Center parade float. This year’s parade theme featured board games, soContinue reading “A Game Homecoming”
Let’s Get Physical!
One of the most common co-occurring symptoms for children with autism is anxiety. Chronic anxiety not only can lower quality of life for children and their families, but it canContinue reading “Let’s Get Physical!”
A “First Class” First Class
Within a few days of beginning an internship at the Thompson Center as a part of her undergraduate degree, Brittany Schmitz knew without a doubt that she wanted to beContinue reading “A “First Class” First Class”
Researchers Developing Virtual Reality Platform to Teach Behavioral Intervention Skills
“Learning by doing,” also known as The Missouri Method, is a central educational pillar of the University of Missouri. Providing behavior analysis students hands-on working experiences with behavior therapy patientsContinue reading “Researchers Developing Virtual Reality Platform to Teach Behavioral Intervention Skills”
STRIVE-ing for Success
When the first cohort of the Thompson Center Self-Determined Readiness Through Individual Vocational Experiences (STRIVE) program set foot into the classroom at the beginning of last fall, the goal forContinue reading “STRIVE-ing for Success”
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”