Support UNT Neurodiversity Network

UNT Neurodiversity Network comprises of four existing student supports at UNT. These programs support students in obtaining degrees, gaining skills for independent living, developing self-management, gaining employment (both pre- and post-graduation) and enhancing their overall “college” experience.

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UNT ENGAGE (Embracing Neurodiverse Groups in Academics and Gainful Employment) – serves neurodivergent students enrolled at UNT with reaching their academic and vocational goals through person-centered planning and intensive individualized services. Students admitted into the program participate in assessment and planning meetings to identify personal, academic, and vocational goals. Established with support from President Smatresk in 2017 and currently housed in UNT WISE. This program currently supports a maximum of 48 students per semester through various means of funding. Contact us at engage@unt.edu

UNT EPIC (Empowering Personal Interactions in the Community) –  Beginning in Fall 2020, UNT EPIC provides organized social, philanthropic, and learning opportunities for neurotypical and neurodivergent adults ages 18+. This program has replaced Tuesday Night Flights (TNF) which was created in 2014 as a student support program and then became a student organization. UNT EPIC has funding from various private donations. For more information, contact us at untepic@unt.edu

Eagle Chat – serves as a social gathering for neurodivergent students and allies, with some weeks having structured activities and guest speakers and other weeks having open chat. For the schedule and location, please contact us at eaglechat@unt.edu

Perspectives of Communication Social Skills Group – provides social communication intervention through individual and group services. All services focus on improving and enhancing speech, language, and social skill deficits that may be present. The group is informative, interactive, and fun; and is a non-confrontational environment helping members learn to understand what social thinking is and why it is important. The group activities focus on how to self-evaluate and how to repair unsuccessful communicative interactions. This group was established in 2018 and is housed in the UNT Speech and Hearing Center. For more information, contact Stacy.Nunnelee@unt.edu