Who: Dr. Benjamin Black, the Director of Medical Services and the Ron Ashworth Professor of Child Development at the Thompson Center. Bio: Dr. Black grew up in the small townContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Black”
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Girls Only!
The most recent autism statistics estimate that 75-80% of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are boys. Because it seems like there are so many more boys with ASDContinue reading “Girls Only!”
Finding a Better Way: Meet Dr. Wesley Dotson
“There has got to be a better way.” It was a thought that went through Wesley Dotson’s head many times during his early years as a special educator. Hired outContinue reading “Finding a Better Way: Meet Dr. Wesley Dotson”
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Patients and Staff
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Thompson Center has enacted several new safety guidelines for in-person clinic visits. These guidelines are meant to keep our patients, their families, andContinue reading “COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Patients and Staff”
Social learning during social distancing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, families around the world are looking for ways to help further their children’s education. This process can be especially stressful for families with children with autismContinue reading “Social learning during social distancing”
Autism Prevalence Rate Increases
Lost in the shuffle of the current global pandemic, the CDC in March released a study causing the organization to increase their estimate of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence toContinue reading “Autism Prevalence Rate Increases”
Thompson Center Expands Online Visits!
Would you like to schedule an appointment with your Thompson Center provider? During this time of social distancing, we are now offering video visits with many of our providers, includingContinue reading “Thompson Center Expands Online Visits!”
Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ben Black
From upstate New York to the heart of mid-Missouri, Dr. Ben Black has had many stops along his journey. However, his passion for children with special needs has been theContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ben Black”
Expanding Our Reach
For 14 years, the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders has built a reputation as one of the pre-eminent autism treatment, research and training centers inContinue reading “Expanding Our Reach”
Exclusive Inclusivity
The Thompson Center prides itself on creating an open and accessible environment for people of all abilities. No group illustrates this commitment better than Thompson Center Applied Behavior Intervention ServicesContinue reading “Exclusive Inclusivity”