Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment

01/21/2026

This is a great opportunity to learn more about resources available through Social Security! Join us for a FREE webinar explaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Kirsten Goodwin, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, will cover important eligibility factors for Social Security Disability Programs, as well as benefits available to children and adults with disabilities.

This webinar will be held on February 27 at 12:00 p.m. CST as part of the Thompson Center's TEAM program. Register now at https://bit.ly/TEAMFebWebinar

01/16/2026

The fun begins March 10✨
If you have an appointment at the Thompson Center on or after March 10, your appointment will be at the new Thompson Center at 701 Veterans United Dr, Columbia, MO. If you have an appointment before March 10, your appointment will be at our current facility at 205 Portland St. See you there!

01/14/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to the Cooper County Public Health Center (CCPHC) on completing Autism Friendly Business training! ♾️ Please join us in congratulating them!

The Cooper County Public Health Center (CCPHC) provides public health services to 17,000+ county citizens as well as its many visitors. Through this work, CCPHC assures there is a safe food supply, safe and sanitary lodging establishments, safe and sanitary childcare facilities, disease outbreak control, and nutritional services provided in Cooper County. CCPHC is committed to providing services to all its customers and appreciates the opportunity to become an Autism Friendly Business. Autism Friendly Business training equips them to support neurodiverse citizens & visitors 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

01/12/2026

Our Research Core compiled some of the most notable research conducted at the Thompson Center in its 20 year history, from genetic research to facial imaging to potential treatments for anxiety support. Read the results of this innovative research in our latest Discovery newsletter: thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/discovery

01/09/2026

Thanks to the Columbia Missourian for covering the move to our exciting new home on March 10!

The new building will allow for double the number of specialists and annual visits and will double the size of the building.

01/06/2026

As we start a new year with new beginnings, we're excited to announce substantial completion of our new building! Furniture is coming in and special touches are being added to truly make the space our home. With several state-of-the-art additions including an adaptive playground, indoor therapy gym, and Intensive Outpatient Program, the new Thompson Center is designed for all children to enjoy.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎆 2025 was an unforgettable year — we celebrated our 20th anniversary, made countless memories with our families, welcomed many talented new providers, and started planning the grand opening of our amazing new building. We can't wait for an incredible 2026 with you!

12/30/2025

Did you know? We're moving to an incredible new building on March 10, 2026! Our new location will be 701 Veterans United Dr. in Columbia, MO. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to our move date!

12/29/2025

Congratulations 🎉 to seven boards within the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services (MACDDS) on completing Autism Friendly Business training! ♾️ We're excited to share that the following boards recently completed training: Cooper County, Franklin County, MPower (Pettis County), The Developmental Link (Dekalb County), Lawrence County, and Washington County. Please join us in congratulating them!

MACDDS champions inclusive communities through the leadership, collaboration, and education of its member organizations (commonly referred to as county boards). These boards organize resources to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in areas of residential, employment, and related services. Autism Friendly Business training empowers their growth 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

12/25/2025

Happy holidays from the Thompson Center! We’re so grateful for all of the special moments shared with our families and our community this year. Thank you for always keeping our spirits bright! 🌟

12/23/2025

Our Thompson Center gift experts list this year’s top presents!🎁🌟

12/18/2025

We're excited to share the special 20th anniversary issue of our Discovery research newsletter, featuring fascinating research over the last two decades! From genetic research to facial imaging to potential treatments for anxiety, this issue highlights remarkable growth within our Research Core. Swipe through for a preview and read the full issue at: thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/discovery