The Thompson Center Has Moved!
Please visit us at our new location at 701 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 (at the MU Health Care South Providence Medical Park).
You Are Invited to Our Grand Opening Celebration and Open House!
All are invited to join us for a special morning of tours, presentations, and interactive opportunities to explore our new home.
Please let us know that you’re coming using the RSVP link below!
Join the Thompson Center team!
Helping families grow stronger. Together.
Grounded in best-practice.
Discovering opportunities.
What We Do
Support individuals & families impacted by autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses through world class programs that integrate research, clinical service delivery, education, and public policy.
Diagnosis & Evaluation
Is it autism?
Our comprehensive evaluations rely on expert practitioners and gold-standard tools to diagnose autism, ADHD, learning and language disorders, and a variety of other conditions. Start your journey to getting answers now.
Referrals & Scheduling
Start your Thompson Center journey now.
You don’t have to be a medical professional to refer a child to the Thompson Center. Our online referral process can be initiated by educators, parents, or other caregivers. Learn more about the referral process and required paperwork to join one of our scheduling lists.
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Researchers On The Go
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Family Resource Services at the Thompson Center
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April Events Calendar
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