NDatUT Events

Longhorn TIES proudly coordinates NDatUT campus-wide programs and events. Offerings vary by semester but commonly include free social events and skill-building workshops for undergraduate and graduate students. Designed to support neurodivergent students, these programs are open to all.

Upcoming Events

SSB Longhorn Welcome Open House

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Scheduled
Tuesday August 25, 2026, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Student Services Building
Come to the Student Services Building to learn about available services and resources.

NDatUT Welcome Mixer: Garden Party

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Scheduled
Wednesday August 26, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WCP 2.304 (Black Box Theater)
Looking for some new dorm decor in a sensory-friendly environment?

Quick Connections

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Scheduled
Monday August 31, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
WCP 2.120
Looking for meaningful connections on campus?

Toy Story 5 — Sensory-Friendly Movie Screening

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Scheduled
Thursday September 10, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Texas Union Building Theater (UNB 2.228)
Enjoy Toy Story 5 in a sensory-friendly environment. We'll have fidgets!
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Three full-time staff and two undergraduate student workers in navy NDatUT shirts stand smiling in front of a table with a prize-wheel and multi-color giveaway bags with fidgets.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Every April, we celebrate neurodivergence, build awareness and create supportive environments for all neurotypes.

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    You made a plan. You know what needs to get done. Somehow, none of it is happening. Sound familiar? 📋🤯<br><br>For many neurodivergent people, that feeling can be a regular part of life. Executive dysfunction affects how the brain handles planning, focus and follow-through.<br>
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    You made a plan. You know what needs to get done. Somehow, none of it is happening. Sound familiar? 📋🤯

    For many neurodivergent people, that feeling can be a regular part of life. Executive dysfunction affects how the brain handles planning, focus and follow-through.

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    🔥 Triple-digit temperatures are here, Longhorns.<br /><br />If you're neurodivergent, the Texas heat can be especially challenging. A little planning can help you stay cooler and more comfortable so you can enjoy summer safely.<br /><br />Swipe through for tips to help you beat the heat. ☀️
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    🔥 Triple-digit temperatures are here, Longhorns.

    If you're neurodivergent, the Texas heat can be especially challenging. A little planning can help you stay cooler and more comfortable so you can enjoy summer safely.

    Swipe through for tips to help you beat the heat. ☀️

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    Halfway through your summer internship or job? 💼<br /><br />Save our Halfway There Toolkit for tips on checking in with yourself, staying on track and making the most of the rest of your summer. Share it with a fellow Longhorn who could use a little encouragement. 🧡🤘
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    Halfway through your summer internship or job? 💼

    Save our Halfway There Toolkit for tips on checking in with yourself, staying on track and making the most of the rest of your summer. Share it with a fellow Longhorn who could use a little encouragement. 🧡🤘

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    “How are you feeling?” can sometimes be a hard question to answer. 🤔💭<br><br>For many people, especially those who are neurodivergent, that difficulty has a name: alexithymia, the struggle to name or describe your own emotions.<br>
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    “How are you feeling?” can sometimes be a hard question to answer. 🤔💭

    For many people, especially those who are neurodivergent, that difficulty has a name: alexithymia, the struggle to name or describe your own emotions.

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    Heads up, #UT30! 🤘<br><br>If you have autism or ADHD and received accommodations through an IEP or 504 plan in high school, and you want academic accommodations at UT, you'll need to register with Disability &amp; Access.<br>
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    Heads up, #UT30! 🤘

    If you have autism or ADHD and received accommodations through an IEP or 504 plan in high school, and you want academic accommodations at UT, you'll need to register with Disability & Access.

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    Imagine the "volume" of the world at 100 with no remote to turn it down. 🔊<br><br>Sensory overload happens when the brain receives more input than it can process, and it can happen anywhere from the noisy dining hall to the quiet library.<br>
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    Imagine the "volume" of the world at 100 with no remote to turn it down. 🔊

    Sensory overload happens when the brain receives more input than it can process, and it can happen anywhere from the noisy dining hall to the quiet library.

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    Lost without your school schedule this summer? 😵‍💫📅 <br /><br />Use our Summer Structure Toolkit to build a daily rhythm that works for your brain and stay connected to your Longhorn community. Share with a fellow Longhorn who needs it. 🤘
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    Lost without your school schedule this summer? 😵‍💫📅

    Use our Summer Structure Toolkit to build a daily rhythm that works for your brain and stay connected to your Longhorn community. Share with a fellow Longhorn who needs it. 🤘

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    #UT30: Are you a Longhorn with ADHD or autism — or the parent of one? We want to meet you. 🤘<br>
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    #UT30: Are you a Longhorn with ADHD or autism — or the parent of one? We want to meet you. 🤘

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    Have you ever felt like your “internal battery” hit 0% and your brain just turned off? 🔋<br><br>This week, we’re looking “Through the ND Lens” at shutdowns, which can be easy to overlook because they may look like stillness, not distress. The internal experience, though, can feel intense.
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    Have you ever felt like your “internal battery” hit 0% and your brain just turned off? 🔋

    This week, we’re looking “Through the ND Lens” at shutdowns, which can be easy to overlook because they may look like stillness, not distress. The internal experience, though, can feel intense.