By Cailin Riley, MU News Bureau COLUMBIA, Mo. – One in 68 children in the United States has some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, which impairs a child’s ability toContinue reading “MU online curriculum helps children with autism develop better social skills”
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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Janine Stichter
Who: Dr. Janine Stichter, professor of special education, MU College of Education Bio: Dr. Stichter grew up in Davenport, IA and received her education from the University of Iowa. Dr.Continue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Janine Stichter”
Sowing SEEDs of Knowledge
Identifying what factors create risks for autism, as well as protect against autism, is one of the most important goals in the field of autism research. The Thompson Center isContinue reading “Sowing SEEDs of Knowledge”
Researchers Developing Virtual Reality Platform to Teach Behavioral Intervention Skills
“Learning by doing,” also known as The Missouri Method, is a central educational pillar of the University of Missouri. Providing behavior analysis students hands-on working experiences with behavior therapy patientsContinue reading “Researchers Developing Virtual Reality Platform to Teach Behavioral Intervention Skills”
New Measure Helps Determine Health Independence Levels for Young Adults on the Spectrum
As adolescents with autism transition to adulthood, many questions arise about how prepared they are to take on adult responsibilities, such as driving, getting a job and living on theirContinue reading “New Measure Helps Determine Health Independence Levels for Young Adults on the Spectrum”
New Study Examines How Cats Might Help Families with Autism
Previous research at the Thompson Center has suggested that pets might help reduce anxiety and stress for children with autism. Dr. Gretchen Carlisle, a research scientist at the Research CenterContinue reading “New Study Examines How Cats Might Help Families with Autism”
Leading the Network
The Thompson Center takes pride in being a national and global leader in autism care, research and training. This leadership perhaps is best illustrated through the Thompson Center’s role inContinue reading “Leading the Network”
University of Missouri’s Thompson Center expands to strengthen autism research
With two new conference rooms, more space for research and room to expand, leaders at the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders see plenty of opportunities. The Thompson Center,Continue reading “University of Missouri’s Thompson Center expands to strengthen autism research”
Early Data from National Autism Study Gives Glimpse of Autism in America
National study needs thousands of additional participants with autism COLUMBIA, Mo. — The picture of autism in America is becoming clearer, as the nation’s largest autism genetics study releases initialContinue reading “Early Data from National Autism Study Gives Glimpse of Autism in America”
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”