Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will officially dedicate its new Neurodiversity and Autism Center during a ceremony from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025. University officials, local leaders and supporters of the project will gather to celebrate the completion of the state-of-the-art, $10.5 million facility. The facility houses the TJ Swift House ASCEND … [Read more...] about MSU-WP to host dedication ceremony April 17 for Neurodiversity and Autism Center
In honor of Autism Awareness Month in April, the TJ Swift House ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) will present an exclusive showing of the award-winning documentary “In a Different Key" at 7 p.m. April 11 at the West Plains Civic Center theater. This poignant documentary tells a true story of love, … [Read more...] about Documentary film ‘In a Different Key’ to be shown for Autism Awareness Month
Officials with the ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) invite all to attend their open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Lybyer Technology Center, 605 W. Main St., in West Plains. The drop-in event, which will take place in Lybyer Room 101, will give area residents an opportunity to learn more about the program for autistic students … [Read more...] about All invited to attend ASCEND Program open house
The ASCEND Program will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 14. The group will meet in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. ASCEND Program Director Mikala King will give the presentation, organizers said. The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New … [Read more...] about ASCEND Program topic of Oct. 14 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
A new program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will help area students with autism transition into college and toward a life of personal success and independence. The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions) Program is the first of its kind in southern Missouri. It will offer specialized support services for students with autism who wish to embark … [Read more...] about ASCEND Program designed to support students with autism