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Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is here to address your unique needs and provide the best possible care for your child’s neurodevelopmental journey.

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Teaching for a stronger community.

We are here to equip learners with the essentials skills needed to create positive change in the lives of people with developmental differences.

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Researching for a better tomorrow.

Our goal is to unlock discoveries that will revolutionize the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

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We’re here to help.

Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is here to address your unique needs and provide the best possible care for your child’s neurodevelopmental journey.

Learn more

Teaching for a stronger community.

We are here to equip learners with the essentials skills needed to create positive change in the lives of people with developmental differences.

Learn more

Researching for a better tomorrow.

Our goal is to unlock discoveries that will revolutionize the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

Learn more

Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

205 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65211

573-884-6052

Emotion Coaching Webinar

Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: coming soon

Joining Autistic Children in Play Webinar

Click here to register! Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Caregivers and professionals working with children under 10 Session Description: coming soon

Webinar: Scaffolding with Autistic Children

This session will review the scaffolding concept and tools to assess current levels before setting goals. The webinar will include 30 minutes of content and 30 minutes of answering your questions.

Training Spotlight: Mackenzie Cissne

Mackenzie Cissne joined the Thompson Center in June 2021 as a graduate research assistant working with Dr. Kerri Nowell. Mackenzie is also working with Dr. Connie Brooks and Dr. Michael Morhland on the psychology team as a practicum student. Her research areas of interest include cognitive and functional outcomes of individuals with developmental disorders, specifically outcomes in executive functioning, including inhibitory control, working memory, flexibility, and metacognition.