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Connie Brooks

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.
Charlotte Steimle and Jordan Donaldson pose among colorful toys and games

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.
Stephen Ball stands outside of a building on the University of Missouri campus

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.
Illustration of new Clark Hall entrance - by Josh Oppenlander

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.
Teri Dowds-Adams and Brent Adams pose with their 10-year-old children Daniel and Ashlee.

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.

Feb. 15, 2023

New Mizzou Nuclear Medicine clinical rotation offers path to profession’s sustainability

Program growth is necessary to address a shortage of nuclear medicine technologists.

Jan. 10, 2023

Physical Therapy students work to solve operational challenges in real clinics

Physical Therapy study at Mizzou includes some course work you’d expect — students learn the anatomy and physics of the human body and evidence-based methods for treating patients who have health conditions that limit their ability to move. But in addition to those “hard” skills, Mizzou’s program prepares future PTs for challenges they might face in a clinic that have little to do with the mechanics of treating a patient. For instance, students learn the business side of operating a private practice, how the U.S. insurance systems work and leadership skills.  Emily Miller, a third-year PT student, got to experience…

Dec. 22, 2022

Missouri resident regains confidence and hope after Neuro Physical Therapy boot camp program

Richard Huse's insurance stopped covering his therapy appointments after his stroke, but the Neuro PT boot camp program was there to help him fill in the gap.