Join us for this FREE pre-conference event! The Ask the Experts panel provides an opportunity for family members and professionals to ask questions to a panel of autism experts. OurContinue reading “Ask the Experts Panel”
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Parent Conference
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of individuals with autism are invited to attend a special one-day conference on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Learn more about this event on our website. StickContinue reading “Parent Conference”
Independence in Young Adults with Autism
As adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transition to adulthood, many questions arise about how prepared they are and want to be to take on adult responsibilities. One important aspectContinue reading “Independence in Young Adults with Autism”
Path to Success: What You Can Do Now
This is a FREE, virtual transition resource event for elementary and middle school students with autism*. Talk with experts and learn about building independence. From 5:00 to 6:00, there willContinue reading “Path to Success: What You Can Do Now”
Parent Conference
We are hopeful for a return to a new “normal” and excited to welcome everyone in person for this year’s conference. As always, the health and safety of all attendeesContinue reading “Parent Conference”
STRIVE: An Accountant’s Accounting
When St. Louis native Clayton Meuret first heard about the Thompson Center’s STRIVE program, he didn’t quite know what to make of it. Which isn’t a surprise; he was stillContinue reading “STRIVE: An Accountant’s Accounting”
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”
STRIVE-ing for Success
When the first cohort of the Thompson Center Self-Determined Readiness Through Individual Vocational Experiences (STRIVE) program set foot into the classroom at the beginning of last fall, the goal forContinue reading “STRIVE-ing for Success”
Thompson Center’s newest program on transition welcomes job seekers and renowned self-advocate
COLUMBIA — The Thompson Center welcomed its first cohort of students in its program called STRIVE, or Self-determined Transition Readiness and Vocational Experience, which provides direct instruction using a specializedContinue reading “Thompson Center’s newest program on transition welcomes job seekers and renowned self-advocate”