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 TIESplus one-on-one student support services, NDatUT campus-wide programming and events, presentations and trainings, and more.
5 Years
Supporting Neurodivergent Longhorns
1,700+ Hours
1-1 Coaching Provided Last Year
1,000+ Attendees
at NDatUT Programs and Events
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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Student Support
Longhorn TIES coaches provide one-on-one support through TIESplus and drop-in services.
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Trainings
Longhorn TIES offers standard and custom ND trainings for your organization or department.
Resources
Longhorn TIES has compiled resources to better support neurodivergent students, faculty and staff.