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”
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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”
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”
TIPS4Kids: Meeting the Care Needs for Special Needs
As one of the nation’s premier autism centers, the Thompson Center strives to provide the best patient care, autism research and training possible. As a part of the University ofContinue reading “TIPS4Kids: Meeting the Care Needs for Special Needs”
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”