Let’s take a closer look at some of the impactful multisite studies happening at the Thompson Center.
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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kerri Nowell
Kerri Nowell, Ph.D., joined the Thompson Center health psychology team as a postdoctoral fellow in 2016. Dr. Nowell stayed on as a faculty member after the completion of her training and became the Director of Health Professions at the Thompson Center in May. She is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Psychology in the University of Missouri College of Health Sciences. Dr. Nowell is the principal investigator on the EarliTec and SPARK studies at the Thompson Center.
New Provider Spotlight: Dr. July Jean Cuevas
July Jean Cuevas, MD, FAAP, is the newest developmental-behavioral pediatrician to join the Thompson Center’s medical team. Get to know Dr. Jean through our latest interview with her.
Meet Our New Director: Dr. Connie Brooks
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.
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
FREE Vision Screening for Children with Autism
FREE vision screening for children with autism spectrum disorder ages 2-12, with priority given to children completing their first vision screening and/or children who have a difficult time tolerating eye exams. Visits will last approximately 1 hour.
Thank You, Nurse Practitioners!
National Nurse Practitioners Week took place November 12-18, 2023. We are fortunate to have three stellar nurse practitioners on the Thompson Center team, pictured above from left to right: MollyContinue reading “Thank You, Nurse Practitioners!”
2023 Top PIQ: Jennifer Truelove
This year Jennifer Truelove was the Thompson Center’s Top PIQ!
Thompson Center & Mason Eye Institute Partner for Autism-Friendly Vision Screenings
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment partnered with the Mason Eye Institute to provide vision screenings to seven children with autism. Prescription glasses were also provided at no costContinue reading “Thompson Center & Mason Eye Institute Partner for Autism-Friendly Vision Screenings”