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Autism Acceptance Week begins March 30

2026 March 27 by University Communications

Join the TJ Swift House ASCEND Program and celebrate Autism Acceptance Week with a with a fun-filled week of theme days and events. Monday, March 30 - 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. - Tye Dye Night at the Neurodiversity and Autism Center Tuesday (Campus Wide) - Lego Day! Enjoy legos that will be placed around common areas on the MSU-WP campus. Wednesday - 4 to 7 P.M. - Galaxy Art … [Read more...] about Autism Acceptance Week begins March 30

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog Tagged With: ASCEND Program, Autism, Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Acceptance Week, Neurodiversity and Autism Center, TJ Swift House ASCEND Program

New director hired for ASCEND program

2025 August 22 by University Communications

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are excited to announce that Justin Wade has joined the West Plains campus as its new TJ Swift House ASCEND Program Director at the Neurodiversity and Autism Center. In this role, Wade will focus primarily on promoting the program by reaching out to school districts at transition fairs, special education directors and … [Read more...] about New director hired for ASCEND program

Filed Under: Academics, Featured, News Releases Tagged With: ASCEND Program, Justin Wade, MSU-WP, TJ Swift House ASCEND Program

MSU-WP to host dedication ceremony April 17 for Neurodiversity and Autism Center

2025 April 1 by University Communications

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

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, Dedication, Mikala King, Philanthropic Friends Giving Circle Sensory Garden, Philanthropic Women for Education, TJ Swift House ASCEND Program

Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Wilson

2024 June 26 by Drew Clark

Name: Ashley Wilson Hometown: Willow Springs, MO Currently Resides: Willow Springs, MO Occupation: Community Support Specialist All Degrees: Associate of Arts in General Studies, Missouri State University-West Plains, 2022; Associate of Applied Science in Community Behavioral Health, Missouri State University-West Plains, 2023. Missouri State-West Plains provided … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Wilson

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlights, Spotlights Tagged With: AAS in Community Behavioral Health Support, Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Ashley Wilson, TJ Swift House ASCEND Program

Construction on schedule for the Autism and Neurodiversity Center

2024 June 21 by University Communications

Crews with Robinson Construction in Perryville, Mo., continue to work hard on the Autism and Neurodiversity Center at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). University officials said construction currently is on schedule for the January 2025 completion date. Construction of the steel infrastructure is nearly complete. Next, they will begin working on the exterior … [Read more...] about Construction on schedule for the Autism and Neurodiversity Center

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Autism and Neurodiversity Center, TJ Swift House ASCEND Program

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