Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment

Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Clinical service, research, & training leaders in autism & 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.

This World Autism Awareness Day, we’re especially grateful to the self-advocates, families, planners, and teams who shar...
04/02/2026

This World Autism Awareness Day, we’re especially grateful to the self-advocates, families, planners, and teams who shared their lived experiences and insights to optimize the design of our new center, as well as the hundreds of individuals, organizations, companies, and foundations that showed their support for neurodiverse patients by making our new home possible. This space is a testament to a community that cares — a community that celebrates neurodiversity and supports individuals of all abilities. We’re so glad to celebrate this World Autism Awareness Day with you in our new home!

We're excited to share that 3 doctoral interns were just matched to the Thompson Center! All three available Thompson Ce...
04/01/2026

We're excited to share that 3 doctoral interns were just matched to the Thompson Center! All three available Thompson Center doctoral internship slots were recently filled through the APPIC Match, a process similar to the residency match program for medical school. As part of a consortium with the University of Missouri Department of Health Psychology and the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital, these interns will spend a year in a clinical setting prior to graduating with their doctoral degrees. Please join us in welcoming Ekom Eyoh (from the University of Minnesota), Michelle Ruderman (from Loyola University in Maryland), and Ellyn Reed (from Wayne State University)! Welcome to the Thompson Center — we're so excited to have you! 🎉

Young adults and families, we're excited to invite you to our upcoming conversations about self-advocacy and transitioni...
03/31/2026

Young adults and families, we're excited to invite you to our upcoming conversations about self-advocacy and transitioning to adulthood this month! Hear from autistic young adults, self-advocates, and educators as we explore topics from developing self-advocacy skills, to preparing for life after high school, to connecting with local resources. Save the date – more details are coming soon!

Congratulations to Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries on completing Autism Friendly Business training! 🎉 Coyote Hill’s m...
03/30/2026

Congratulations to Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries on completing Autism Friendly Business training! 🎉

Coyote Hill’s mission is to provide a safe place to be a child for every child impacted by foster care. Autism Friendly Business training equips them to support neurodiverse children through practical strategies, personalized tools, and on-going support. Together, we're building a community that celebrates individuals of all abilities.

Interested in the Thompson Center's Autism Friendly Business training? Learn more at thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/afb

This Wednesday at 10 a.m., meet us at the new Thompson Center (701 Veterans United Dr) for Next Steps – a free, friendly...
03/29/2026

This Wednesday at 10 a.m., meet us at the new Thompson Center (701 Veterans United Dr) for Next Steps – a free, friendly, and helpful workshop 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. Click here to register: https://brnw.ch/21x19ku
We hope to see you there!

This Thursday, join us for a FREE online training session to learn best practices for using speech-generating devices (S...
03/28/2026

This Thursday, join us for a FREE online training session to learn best practices for using speech-generating devices (SGDs)! This webinar will equip parents and caregivers with practical tools that can be used right away, no matter the device brand. Register here to get your free webinar link: http://bit.ly/4aweReG
This webinar will be held on April 2 at 12:00 p.m. CT via Zoom. We'll see you then!

Psychologists, if you're looking for free APA continuing education credits, we've got the perfect opportunity for you! J...
03/27/2026

Psychologists, if you're looking for free APA continuing education credits, we've got the perfect opportunity for you! Join us for a FREE webinar hosted by the Thompson Center's own Dr. Jennifer Sykes: Supporting Life Skill Development in Autistic Children, Adolescents, and Adults. This webinar will be held on April 17 at 12 p.m. CT on Zoom. Register now to receive the webinar link: https://brnw.ch/21x172s

A huge thank you to our Missouri state representatives for sharing insights with our TIPS trainees about advocating for ...
03/27/2026

A huge thank you to our Missouri state representatives for sharing insights with our TIPS trainees about advocating for the patients and communities we serve! Learn more about the TIPS for Kids - MO LEND graduate training program at https://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/tips4kids/

Researchers at the Thompson Center are interested in better understanding the needs of adults on the autism spectrum. If...
03/26/2026

Researchers at the Thompson Center are interested in better understanding the needs of adults on the autism spectrum. If you reside in the United States, please consider completing a brief survey to help us gather information on service gaps for autistic adults. It will take just a few minutes to complete, and responses will help us:

- Identify gaps in current services
- Understand barriers autistic adults may face
- Prioritize areas for program development and advocacy

Survey link: https://redcap.missouri.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=CJ7JHDKNJHK7779P

Your collective feedback, whether based on lived experience, professional insight, or caregiver perspective, will directly inform how we shape future initiatives. Please feel free to share the link with others who may have valuable input. Thank you for taking the time to contribute!

Professional conference registration is now available for the 21st Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference! Register no...
03/25/2026

Professional conference registration is now available for the 21st Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference! Register now to secure early bird pricing — this rate won't last long. To register and get more information, visit https://tcautismconf.com/registration-information/

Looking for a chance to drive around and enjoy the nice weather? This year's Autism Ride Dice Run, sponsored by the Knig...
03/25/2026

Looking for a chance to drive around and enjoy the nice weather? This year's Autism Ride Dice Run, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 1061 (Boonville), will take place on Saturday, April 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Boonville, MO. Dice run participants will drive around to various stops, rolling dice for an opportunity to win prizes. Proceeds will benefit Thompson Center social and community skills programs.

We're very grateful to the Knights of Columbus Council 1061 for sponsoring this effect and supporting programs at the Thompson Center!

To our families, partners, and community: You are invited to our special Grand Opening Celebration and public open house...
03/24/2026

To our families, partners, and community: You are invited to our special Grand Opening Celebration and public open house on May 8, 2026! Please plan to join us for a memorable morning of tours, interactive activities (including opportunities to play on the playground!), and presentations from Thompson Foundation founders Bill and Nancy Thompson, state officials, University of Missouri leadership, and other longtime supporters of the Thompson Center and its families. Please let us know that you'll be celebrating with us by registering at this link: thompsonfoundation.org/grandopening

We are deeply grateful to our generous supporters, especially the Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment, and to all the dedicated teams who made our extraordinary new home a reality. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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701 Veterans United Drive
Columbia, MO
65201

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

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+15738846052

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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.