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.
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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”
Clinical Collaboration: Thompson Center Researchers Partner with MU Health Care Clinics
The summer before David Beversdorf began his fellowship, he attended a workshop where one message rang clear: research should be driven by a question, not a technique. Having a clinicContinue reading “Clinical Collaboration: Thompson Center Researchers Partner with MU Health Care Clinics”
Name Change: Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
We are pleased to announce that the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders has changed its name to the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. This name change alignsContinue reading “Name Change: Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment”
2021 Top PIQ Award Winner: Tammy Hickman
Congratulations to Tammy Hickman, the Thompson Center’s 2021 Top PIQ Award recipient! This award is given annually to an employee who exemplifies the core values of professionalism, initiative, and qualityContinue reading “2021 Top PIQ Award Winner: Tammy Hickman”