COLUMBIA, MO (April 12, 2017) – As the University of Missouri community returned to town at the end of spring break, more than 100 guests visited Faurot Field to celebrateContinue reading “Mizzou community ushers in World Autism Month at Faurot Field”
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Autism researchers join exploratory group for MUHC precision medicine effort
COLUMBIA, MO (March 6, 2017) — Imagine receiving a life-changing diagnosis: Cancer. Autism. Heart disease. Now imagine that your physician could use your individual genome, medical history and biology –Continue reading “Autism researchers join exploratory group for MUHC precision medicine effort”
Longtime Thompson Center nurse earns doctorate
Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Mehrer, who graduated in 2016 with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) from MU’s Sinclair School of Nursing and is now a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerContinue reading “Longtime Thompson Center nurse earns doctorate”
School of Health Professions Partners with Thompson Center for New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis
COLUMBIA — Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is one of the most effective treatments for children with autism, but the work is so specialized that a provider shortage across theContinue reading “School of Health Professions Partners with Thompson Center for New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis”
Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep
From NewsWise, Aug. 30, 2016 COLUMBIA – Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term form of therapy that focuses on changing how a person thinks about and reacts to specific situations.Continue reading “Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep”
Cheak-Zamora honored by public health group
Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora for receiving the Young Professional Award from the Maternal & Child Health section of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The award honors professionals ageContinue reading “Cheak-Zamora honored by public health group”
Children with autism dive into new adaptive swim program
By Marta Witko COLUMBIA, Mo. (Nov. 17, 2015) – Occupational therapy students at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions created a specialized swim program for children with autism spectrumContinue reading “Children with autism dive into new adaptive swim 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”
Thompson Center welcomes new child psychologist to faculty
By Adrienne Cornwall Pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Michael Mohrland recently joined the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders as a clinical provider and faculty member in the University of Missouri’sContinue reading “Thompson Center welcomes new child psychologist to faculty”
Mizzou ATO chapter raises $25,000 to endow patient scholarships for autism services
By Adrienne Cornwall The University of Missouri’s Alpha Tau Omega chapter raised more than $5,300 at its annual family festival fundraiser for patient scholarships at the Thompson Center for AutismContinue reading “Mizzou ATO chapter raises $25,000 to endow patient scholarships for autism services”