Clinical Services

Sep. 11, 2024

Photo gallery: Physical Therapy hosts annual baby lab

The Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy hosted its annual baby lab on Thursday, Sept. 5. The event allows second-year PT students to observe the movements and behaviors of babies to better understand typical development.

May 8, 2024

Social work provides encore career for finance professional

Sarah Howell left behind a 20-year career in finance to pursue her Master of Social Work at Mizzou — and discover new uses for old talents.

April 19, 2024

Leveraging technology to benefit people living with ALS

Thanks to a $400,000 grant from the ALS Association, Bill Janes is working to create a system that alerts health care providers and caregivers when someone with ALS falls or experiences downturns in their health.

April 1, 2024

Connie Brooks named executive director of Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

Congratulations to Connie Brooks, clinical professor in the Department of Health Psychology, who has been named executive director of the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. Founded in 2005, the Thompson Center is dedicated to clinical service, research and training to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Brooks joined the Department of Health Psychology and the Thompson Center in 2015 and most recently served as director of the Missouri LEND program, TIPS for Kids, and a member of the Thompson Center executive leadership team. Read more about…

March 12, 2024

OT students making waves with adapted swimming lessons

Drowning is one of the top causes of death for children with autism. Mizzou occupational therapy students and faculty members are working to change that by offering lessons designed to meet the children's unique needs.

Jan. 30, 2024

Interprofessional collaboration offers learning experiences, excellent care

A semester-long partnership between students in Occupational Therapy and Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences produced great results for everyone involved.

Jan. 18, 2024

Fitness with no age limit

MU’s Stay Strong Stay Healthy program has helped older adults exercise in group settings for decades, and it is just getting started.

Dec. 18, 2023

Accent Expansion Program strengthens language confidence for community members

In addition, the program provides undergraduate and graduate students with clinical experience.

April 4, 2023

MU School of Health Professions announces name change to College of Health Sciences, $5 million renovation to Clark Hall

The name change will become effective for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

April 4, 2023

Siblings making strides thanks to collaborative approach to therapy

The Adams family credits teamwork between TigerOT, the MU Speech and Hearing Clinic and PhysZOU for Ashlee and Daniel's growth.