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”
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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”
Spotlight on the Spectrum
Autism Conference offers key takeaways for parents, teachers and other professionals By Adrienne Cornwall During the last week of September, the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and NeurodevelopmentalContinue reading “Spotlight on the Spectrum”
A World of Good
As the center’s expertise is sought by more centers and specialists in the autism field, the reach of Dr. Stephen Kanne’s training takes him to new communities across the U.S.Continue reading “A World of Good”
Sharing knowledge about autism takes a TEAM approach
By Adrienne Cornwall When they joined the Thompson Center from the Columbia Public Schools in 2014, Jena Randolph and Karen O’Connor wasted no time in dreaming big about sharing autismContinue reading “Sharing knowledge about autism takes a TEAM approach”
Training aims to tackle autism knowledge gap among doctors
From Disability Scoop, Feb. 24, 2015 A new effort is in the works to help train doctors and other health care providers to better serve individuals on the spectrum. UsingContinue reading “Training aims to tackle autism knowledge gap among doctors”
Project aims to improve quality of, access to health care for children with autism
From Wayne County Journal-Banner, Feb. 18, 2015 As more children are diagnosed with autism, the demand for physicians specializing in autism has increased. To meet the growing demand for autismContinue reading “Project aims to improve quality of, access to health care for children with 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”
Thompson Center staff take potty talk to Columbia Public Schools autism teachers
By Adrienne Cornwall COLUMBIA, MO (January 8, 2015) — Getting up in front of a room can be intimidating – especially when you’re talking body functions. But when staff fromContinue reading “Thompson Center staff take potty talk to Columbia Public Schools autism teachers”