Longhorn TIES Neurodivergence Support

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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 and drop-in coaching services, NDatUT campus-wide programs and events, presentations and trainings, and more.

1,700+ Hours

1-1 Coaching Provided Last Year

1,500+ Attendees

at NDatUT Events Last Year

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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Training & Resources

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    Skylar Pfeil is turning her tassel this semester as a chemistry graduate! She started college during the COVID-19 pandemic and learned a lot about managing her workload and finding her rhythm as a neurodivergent student. Here’s the advice she's sharing with current and incoming Longhorns. 🧡🎓🤘
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    Skylar Pfeil is turning her tassel this semester as a chemistry graduate! She started college during the COVID-19 pandemic and learned a lot about managing her workload and finding her rhythm as a neurodivergent student. Here’s the advice she's sharing with current and incoming Longhorns. 🧡🎓🤘

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    Happy Myth Buster Monday! Let's clear up a misconception about autistic people and friendship. 💙

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    De-stress ahead of finals by crafting your own sensory kit designed to calm, focus and energize! All supplies provided.<br /><br />Tuesday, December 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.<br />SSB Lobby
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    De-stress ahead of finals by crafting your own sensory kit designed to calm, focus and energize! All supplies provided.

    Tuesday, December 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
    SSB Lobby

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    Think ADHD disappears after childhood? Let's debunk that myth this Myth Buster Monday 🧠
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    Think ADHD disappears after childhood? Let's debunk that myth this Myth Buster Monday 🧠

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    The holiday marathon is just beginning ✨

    Save this holiday self-care guide now, or send it to a friend! From Fall Break to Winter Break, you'll be prepared for holiday overwhelm. 💙

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    Hyperfocus on a movie marathon or new video game? Totally possible with ADHD. 🍿<br /><br />Let’s talk about how attention really works.
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    Hyperfocus on a movie marathon or new video game? Totally possible with ADHD. 🍿

    Let’s talk about how attention really works.

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    Neurodivergence is everywhere on the Forty Acres — in lecture halls, study groups, labs, on Speedway and even at PCL. 🧡<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Every neurodivergent experience is unique. There’s no single way neurodivergence shows up, and that’s part of what makes our Longhorn community stronger.
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    Neurodivergence is everywhere on the Forty Acres — in lecture halls, study groups, labs, on Speedway and even at PCL. 🧡
     
     
    Every neurodivergent experience is unique. There’s no single way neurodivergence shows up, and that’s part of what makes our Longhorn community stronger.

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    "High functioning" and "low functioning" — you've probably heard these terms before. But what do they really tell us? 🤔<br>
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    "High functioning" and "low functioning" — you've probably heard these terms before. But what do they really tell us? 🤔

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    From Longhorn TIES participant to panelist — Ambrose Lozano is a UT Austin and Longhorn TIES alumnus who found more than neurodivergent support through our program. He also found community and coaches who listened without judgment.<br>
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    From Longhorn TIES participant to panelist — Ambrose Lozano is a UT Austin and Longhorn TIES alumnus who found more than neurodivergent support through our program. He also found community and coaches who listened without judgment.

Upcoming Events

Study Session

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday December 10, 2025, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
SSB 2.106
Join Longhorn TIES and the Disability Cultural Center for in person study and body doubling sessions.
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