Media Advisory: Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders hosts 14th Annual Autism Conference
September 28th, 2019
WHAT:
The University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders will host its 14th annual Autism Conference from Sept. 26-27 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield, Missouri. Nationally renowned autism experts will present recent research advancements as well as best practices in caring for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
WHO:
Speakers include:
- Lorri Unumb, CEO of The Council of Autism Service Providers.
- John Constantino, director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Washington University School of Medicine.
- David Beversdorf, professor of radiology, neurology and psychology in the MU College of Arts and Science.
- Shawn Christ, director of the Clinical Neuropsychology Laboratory and associate professor of psychology in the MU College of Arts and Science.
- Winnie Dunn, distinguished professor of occupational therapy in the MU School of Health Professions.
WHEN:
Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27
WHERE:
DoubleTree Hotel
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
NOTE:
Members of the public interested in attending the conference can register at https://one.bidpal.net/tcautismconf/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary). Media interested in covering the event can contact Brian Consiglio at (573) 882-9144 or consigliob@missouri.edu. For a full list of presenters and workshop schedule, please visit http://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/autismconference