MU Thompson Center (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption Researchers at the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders identified measures in an intelligence quotient (IQ) test for kids with special needs that appeared to be repetitive and successfully shortened the test while still maintaining its accuracy in determining a child's IQ. Credit MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.