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Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment

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The Thompson Center offers autism diagnosis and treatment services, training for families and professionals and research to find the causes of autism spectrum disorders and better interventions.

10/29/2026

Candy, costumes, and characters — oh my!🍬 Halloween is right around the corner, bringing an opportunity to dress up, meet neighbors, and gather lots of goodies. For neurodivergent children, this night may look a bit different than expected, but with the right strategies and support, Halloween can be just as sweet.

We sat down with Tara DeVore, autism training specialist at the Thompson Center, to analyze the important changes that come with trick or treating and gather practical strategies to support children with sensory sensitivities. Read the full article at: https://brnw.ch/21x6Lut

Prefer to listen? Check out our Halloween-themed episode of our podcast, Supporting the Spectrum, anywhere you listen to podcasts! Just search for Season 2, Episode 2, or click here to listen on Spotify: https://brnw.ch/21x6Luu

10/29/2026

The Thompson Center is seeking an Autism Clinician-Scientist & Research Division Director for an open-rank, open-track faculty position that includes an endowed professorship. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished and collaborative researcher to help shape the future of interdisciplinary autism and neurodevelopmental research while contributing to one of the nation's most integrated centers focused on clinical care, research, education, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for the Thompson Center's growing research enterprise, advance innovative autism and neurodevelopmental research with meaningful clinical and community impact, foster collaboration across clinical, scientific, and community partners, mentor trainees and junior investigators, and help expand the Center's national research presence and strategic direction. We welcome candidates with expertise in translational and clinical research, implementation science, intervention development, biomarkers and neuroscience, outcomes research, clinical characterization, community-engaged research, and related areas of autism and neurodevelopmental science.
For more information and to apply, please contact Abby Powell at [email protected].

10/28/2026

Congratulations to Katie Dusang, recipient of this year's Thompson Center Top PIQ Award! 🎉

Throughout the year, the Thompson Center PIQ program recognizes our team members for their outstanding professionalism, initiative, and quality (PIQ). The PIQ Award highlights one employee who has lived out these values in remarkable ways.

Katie's teammates on the Family Resource Services team shared their gratitude for her, noting that Katie embodies what the PIQ program represents by consistently going above and beyond to support patients, families, and colleagues with compassion, empathy, and a willingness to help wherever needed. Recently, she volunteered to support the Family Navigation team during a challenging transition, stepping outside of familiar processes simply because there was a need.

Her kindness, patience, and commitment have made a lasting impact across the Thompson Center and MU Health Care, with families and colleagues regularly sharing their gratitude. She exemplifies service, initiative, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve.

Congratulations, Katie! 🎊 We are so grateful to have you on our team!

10/28/2026

If you support autistic middle school, high school, and transition-aged youth, we invite you to join our upcoming FREE webinar with Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP on November 4! ⭐ This webinar will provide practical, evidence-based strategies for fostering self-advocacy, daily living skills, transition planning, employment readiness, and community participation. Participants will leave with immediately applicable tools to help adolescents build confidence while honoring individual strengths, preferences, and support needs.

Join us on Wednesday, November 4, at 3:30 p.m. CT on Zoom! Register now to receive the webinar link: https://brnw.ch/21x6Jru

10/27/2026

Reminder!🍬 Join us for a sweet and spooky Trunk or Treat this Friday, October 30, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the South Providence Medical Building! You're invited for an evening filled with sweet treats, spooky surprises and festive fun for everyone! During the event, the Thompson Center will host multiple Trunk or Treat booths to support various sensory needs. We hope to see you there! 🎃

10/27/2026

If your loved one was recently diagnosed with autism, we invite you to attend Next Steps — a free, friendly, and helpful workshop specifically designed for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who have recently received a diagnosis of autism. We'll cover several topics, including recognizing your child's strengths and connecting with support services. Join us on Wednesday, November 4, at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Center (701 Veterans United Dr)! Please click here to register: https://brnw.ch/21x6HKZ
We hope to see you there!

10/26/2026

Hi there, Cooper County!👋 Our TIPS for Kids - MO LEND and Family Resource Services teams had a great time visiting with you at the Disability Resource Fair last week! Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and a special thank you to the Cooper County Board of Sheltered Services and YMCA for hosting!

10/26/2026

Educators, our free IEP webinar is THIS Wednesday! ⭐
In this session, Tara DeVore, M.Ed., will discuss how to develop neurodiversity-affirming goals that support communication, self-advocacy, independence, participation, and quality of life. Participants will learn practical strategies for writing strengths-based goals and creating supportive environments that help students succeed while honoring their unique neurodevelopmental needs. Join us this Wednesday, October 28, at 3:30 p.m. CT on Zoom! Register now to receive the webinar link: https://brnw.ch/21x6G4Y

10/20/2026

Reminder: join us for a FREE webinar designed for speech-language pathologists, therapists, psychologists and educators TOMORROW! ⭐
In this webinar, Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP will discuss the importance of play in learning, communication, and relationship building. This webinar will leave participants with strategies and will review the developmental progression of play while exploring factors that influence play skills, including communication, sensory processing, motor abilities, attention, and social engagement. Join us tomorrow, October 21, at 3:30 p.m. CT on Zoom! Register now to receive the webinar link: https://brnw.ch/21x6y2z

Address

701 Veterans United Drive
Columbia, MO
65201

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15738846052

Website

http://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/

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