Launched in 2005, the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment is a national leader in supporting individuals and families impacted by autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions through comprehensive clinical care, transformative research and essential training for professionals, families and local businesses.
Thompson Center Building Fund
Expand the extraordinary! To address ongoing capacity concerns, the Thompson Center is expanding our holistic services with a new, state-of-the-art facility that will allow the Thompson Center to double the number of patient rooms and annual visits, hire top-tier clinicians and implement innovative programs. Opening in March 2026, the new Thompson Center will feature an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), the first of its kind in Missouri, designed to serve children struggling with severe behaviors that prevent them from safely attending school or residing at home. The IOP will offer transformative, interdisciplinary care with a focus on reducing target behaviors and helping children return to their community settings safely and with improved behaviors. Some additional features of the new space will include:
- Adaptive and inclusive playground
- Indoor therapy gym
- Group therapy rooms
- Life skills room and training café
- Training and conference center
- Discovery and research center
- Easy-to-navigate entrance and drop-off area
Your gift can make a difference. Every donation brings us closer to realizing a new facility with the space and features that will allow us to better serve more children and families across Missouri and beyond, offering them the compassionate care and impactful services they deserve. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the future of children and families impacted by autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
