Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Mehrer, who graduated in 2016 with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) from MU’s Sinclair School of Nursing and is now a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerContinue reading “Longtime Thompson Center nurse earns doctorate”
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Gov. Nixon discusses Missouri’s legacy on access to Autism treatment during address to the Thompson Center on Autism conference in St. Louis
From Gov. Nixon’s website, Sept. 22, 2016 St. Louis, MO — Gov. Jay Nixon today addressed the Thompson Center for Autism conference in St. Louis to discuss the state’s legacy andContinue reading “Gov. Nixon discusses Missouri’s legacy on access to Autism treatment during address to the Thompson Center on Autism conference in St. Louis”
Nixon touts progress on autism
From Missouri Times, Sept. 22, 2016 ST. LOUIS — Gov. Jay Nixon praised the ground Missouri has gained on treating autism during his tenure as governor in an address toContinue reading “Nixon touts progress on autism”
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”
Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep
From NewsWise, Aug. 30, 2016 COLUMBIA – Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term form of therapy that focuses on changing how a person thinks about and reacts to specific situations.Continue reading “Cognitive behavioral therapy could be key for children with autism getting enough sleep”
Albanian family’s journey with autism lands them at Thompson Center
Just a few weeks ago, Amelia Klleci celebrated her eighth birthday here in Columbia, far from her home in Tirana, Albania, a Balkan nation of about 3 million people.
Youth Support Group Builds Trust and Support for Black Foster Children in Columbia
By Adrienne Cornwall Columbia, Mo. (July 6, 2016) — When graduate student Reuben Faloughi’s program in counseling psychology brought him to the MU’s Assessment and Consultation Clinic, which later mergedContinue reading “Youth Support Group Builds Trust and Support for Black Foster Children in Columbia”
Autism care improved, diagnosis time shortened by new MU program
From Medical News Today, June 1, 2016 Wait lists for a specialist to confirm an autism diagnosis can be agonizing and last months. As the prevalence of autism and autismContinue reading “Autism care improved, diagnosis time shortened by new MU program”
Facility dog Rhett makes new friends at Thompson Center
COLUMBIA, MO (May 31, 2016) — Since joining the Thompson Center in April 2015, Thompson Center facility dog Rhett has helped clients in medical and behavioral clinics make great improvements.Continue reading “Facility dog Rhett makes new friends at Thompson Center”
Research study leads to “blitz” of 48 diagnostic appointments
COLUMBIA, MO (May 31, 2016) — Staying on the cutting edge of research is one of our values, and in December, the Thompson Center launched a new research project testingContinue reading “Research study leads to “blitz” of 48 diagnostic appointments”