Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment to hold grand opening of new facility

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment will celebrate the grand opening of its new facility Friday morning.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the MU Health Care South Providence Medical Park located at 701 Veterans United Drive, with the ribbon-cutting set for 10:15 a.m.

The new facility is 74,000 sq. ft. and costs $54.8 million, enabling significant expansion to serve twice as many patients. The facility will increase the number of patient rooms, expand staffing and help the Thompson Center address patient demand.

According to a press release, the Thompson Center serves over 4,500 patients annually, conducts translational research, and educates professionals and communities through a range of training programs. The Thompson Center has also held thousands of autism evaluations of children in multiple Mid-Missouri counties over the years.

Former Governor Mike Parson, University of Missouri President Mun Choi and several other officials are set to speak at the event.