Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of individuals with autism are invited to attend a special one-day conference on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Learn more about this event on our website. StickContinue reading “Parent Conference”
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Autism & Masking with Haley Moss
Join us for a virtual presentation and Q&A regarding masking and autism. This event will provide an opportunity to learn about social masking and its consequences. Social masking is aContinue reading “Autism & Masking with Haley Moss”
Path to Success: What You Can Do Now
This is a FREE, virtual transition resource event for elementary and middle school students with autism*. Talk with experts and learn about building independence. From 5:00 to 6:00, there willContinue reading “Path to Success: What You Can Do Now”
Parent Conference
We are hopeful for a return to a new “normal” and excited to welcome everyone in person for this year’s conference. As always, the health and safety of all attendeesContinue reading “Parent Conference”
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”
Thompson Center expands with purchase of adjacent Keene Street building
COLUMBIA — With a generous $5 million allocation in the 2017 state budget proposed by Gov. Jay Nixon, the Thompson Center acquired an additional building in the medical corridor offContinue reading “Thompson Center expands with purchase of adjacent Keene Street building”
Foundation encourages children to test children early for autism
From CBS St. Louis, Sept. 15, 2016 ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Autism now affects one in every 68 children in this country, and it puts a real strain on familiesContinue reading “Foundation encourages children to test children early for autism”
Gov. Nixon announces disability services investment to include $5 million expansion of Thompson Center
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 15, 2016) — Gov. Jay Nixon announced today his Fiscal year 2017 budget will include historic investments in developmental disability services for Missourians, including a $5 millionContinue reading “Gov. Nixon announces disability services investment to include $5 million expansion of Thompson Center”
Columbia takes off as a progressive city that understands autism
From Columbia Missourian, Jan. 6, 2016 COLUMBIA — Karen O’Connor remembers why she came to Columbia. Almost a decade later, she feels vindicated. O’Connor, now a member of the trainingContinue reading “Columbia takes off as a progressive city that understands autism”
Ask the Experts
Want to know more about autism and neurodevelopmental disorders? Send your questions to thompsoncenter@missouri.edu with Ask the Experts in the subject line or #asktheexperts via Facebook and Twitter to find your answers postedContinue reading “Ask the Experts”