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Seeking autism and/or ADHD support?
Longhorn TIES Neurodivergence Support is here for you throughout your tenure at The University of Texas at Austin.
Longhorn TIES (Transition, Illuminate, Empower, Succeed) seeks to enhance the student experience for those who identify as neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, etc.) through self-advocacy, connections and training.
Longhorn TIES encompasses one-on-one student support through TIESplus Autism & ADHD Coaching, NDatUT campus-wide programs and events, presentations and trainings, and more.
5,000+ Hours
1:1 Coaching (Since 2020)
7,000+ Attendees
At Events (Since 2020)
2,800+ Participants
At Trainings (Since 2020)
What is Neurodivergence?
Neurodivergence recognizes and celebrates the natural differences in human brain wiring. Individuals may self-identify as neurodivergent or identify with one of several neurodivergent diagnoses, including but not limited to:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder
- Tourette’s Syndrome, and more.
Neurodivergent students, staff and faculty are essential and celebrated members of The University of Texas at Austin community.
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