UMass Lowell offers a number of current services and programs for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Services at UMass Lowell

Ashleigh Hillier sits in a restaurant booth with participants of Horizons.

Let's Network

Ashleigh Hillier runs an in-person and online social networking program called The Network for neurodivergent young adults aged between 18-30 years. A companion parent group meets at the same time and place.

Learn more about The Network.

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Spanish-Speaking Parent Support Group: Raising Children with Autism

UMass Lowell and the Latinx Center in Lowell invite Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers of children with autism to join a virtual parent support group.

Learn more about the Spanish-Speaking Parent Support Group: Raising Children with Autism.

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Horizons: College Preparation Program for Neurodivergent High School Students

Horizons is a college preparation program for neurodivergent high school students (or recent high school graduates) who plan to go to college in the next year or two.

Participants meet as a group from September to December with trained UMass Lowell student mentors.

Learn more about Horizons.

Graduate student Devon White at The Network.

Horizons Plus: College Success Program for Neurodivergent College Students

Horizons Plus is a college success program designed to support neurodivergent college students. Students meet as a group online with trained UMass Lowell student mentors who help guide them through a semester at college or university. The group meets September to December.

Learn more about the Horizons Plus Mentoring Program.

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Research Studies

If you are interested in participating in research studies which aim to further our understanding of neurodiversity and support neurodivergent individuals and their families contact the center.

If you would like further information regarding our Center and/or the services available at UMass Lowell for neurodivergent individuals, contact the center.

Participants in "Love of the Game" pose for a group photo on a basketball court at UMass Lowell.

Love of the Game

Love of the Game is a community outreach program aiming to integrating universities and people with developmental disabilities through sports activities.

Learn more or get involved with Love of the Game via the Campus Groups website.