COLUMBIA, MO (March 7, 2017) — The Autism Assessment Specialists Division at the Thompson Center will be training providers across the country in the primary diagnostic tools for autism, theContinue reading “Autism assessment team to train CA, FL, KS, KY providers”
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Thompson Center assessment specialists host annual two-day training
COLUMBIA, MO (Feb. 6, 2017) — On Jan. 25-27, our Autism Assessment Specialists division trained 16 health providers and psychologists in the ADOS-2, the primary diagnostic assessment for autism. Attendees joinedContinue reading “Thompson Center assessment specialists host annual two-day training”
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”
School of Health Professions Partners with Thompson Center for New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis
COLUMBIA — Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is one of the most effective treatments for children with autism, but the work is so specialized that a provider shortage across theContinue reading “School of Health Professions Partners with Thompson Center for New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis”
Thompson Center draws governor, national autism experts to record attendee crowd at annual conference
By Adrienne Cornwall CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2016) — Nearly 300 educators, medical professionals and behavior analysts, as well as Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, attended the Thompson Center’s 11th annualContinue reading “Thompson Center draws governor, national autism experts to record attendee crowd at annual conference”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”