Longhorn TIES coordinates campus-wide neurodiversity programming and events. See below for more information about this semester's events! Sign up with the ND at UT listserv to stay up to date with ND at UT programming and events! For an archive of Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month programming, click here.
Neurodiversity Alumni Network
Neurodivergent alumni? Join the Neurodiversity Alumni Network! This network is meant to connect neurodivergent Longhorn alumni with each other and with the current campus community. You do not need to have accessed TIES coaching services to join the alumni network.
Neurodiversity Programs and Events
#NDatUT Neurodiversity Social: 2010s Nostalgia Night
Thursday, September 28 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Jester West Den
Stop by and bring your friends for 2010s snacks, nostalgic video games, duct tape crafts, rainbow-loom bracelet making and even a few giveaways! Bring your laptop to play old browser games like Webkinz or Poptropica! This come-and-go social event is open to students who identify as neurodivergent (no diagnosis required).
RSVP requested, not required: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agTAFBCiHzcwQGW
Students on the Spectrum
Wednesday, October 4 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200)
Join this monthly social event featuring games and discussion for any graduate or undergraduate student who identifies as being autistic or on the autism spectrum (no diagnosis needed). This event is co-hosted by Longhorn TIES and the Disability Cultural Center.
RSVP requested, not required
Disabled and Neurodivergent Student Study Space / Body Doubling Space
Wednesday, October 11| 1 – 3 p.m. | DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200)
Hosted by the Disability Cultural Center and Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support, these come-and-go study and “body doubling” spaces provide an opportunity for disabled students, neurodivergent students, and friends to be productive with community in the DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200). Stop by for snacks, company, and a protected opportunity to work on assignments, emailing, or other tasks on your to-do list.
Disabled and Neurodivergent Student Study Space / Body Doubling Space
Thursday, October 26| 5 – 7 p.m. | DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200)
Hosted by the Disability Cultural Center and Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support, these come-and-go study and “body doubling” spaces provide an opportunity for disabled students, neurodivergent students, and friends to be productive with community in the DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200). Stop by for snacks, company, and a protected opportunity to work on assignments, emailing, or other tasks on your to-do list.
Fidget Friday
Friday, October 27 | 12 - 1:30 p.m. (or until supplies run out) | Flawn Academic Center Patio
Join Living the Longhorn Life and Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support for a come-and-go event with fidget giveaways and opportunities to learn about neurodiversity resources on campus! October’s Fidget Friday is in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin Police Department and will feature UTPD’s newly appointed Neurodiversity Community Liaison.
Students on the Spectrum
Wednesday, November 8 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200)
Join this monthly social event featuring games and discussion for any graduate or undergraduate student who identifies as being autistic or on the autism spectrum (no diagnosis needed). This event is co-hosted by Longhorn TIES and the Disability Cultural Center.
RSVP requested, not required
Fidget Friday
Friday, November 10 | 11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m. (or until supplies run out) | Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) Plaza
Join Living the Longhorn Life and Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support for a come-and-go event with fidget giveaways and opportunities to learn about neurodiversity resources on campus!
Disabled and Neurodivergent Student Study Space / Body Doubling Space
Tuesday, November 14 | 2 – 4 p.m. | DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200)
Hosted by the Disability Cultural Center and Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support, these come-and-go study and “body doubling” spaces provide an opportunity for disabled students, neurodivergent students, and friends to be productive with community in the DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200). Stop by for snacks, company, and a protected opportunity to work on assignments, emailing, or other tasks on your to-do list.
Disabled and Neurodivergent Student Study Space / Body Doubling Space
Wednesday, November 29 | 5 – 7 p.m. | DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200)
Hosted by the Disability Cultural Center and Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support, these come-and-go study and “body doubling” spaces provide an opportunity for disabled students, neurodivergent students, and friends to be productive with community in the DDCE Commons (SSB 3.200). Stop by for snacks, company, and a protected opportunity to work on assignments, emailing, or other tasks on your to-do list.
End of Semester Celebration
More information coming soon!