HESP396

Students are paired with neurodivergent UMD students to support mentoring in social communication and executive functioning skills. Peer mentors are selected based on a rigorous application process for fall and spring semesters. Selected peer mentors will engage in an orientation process which includes in depth information on neurodiversity and the intersectionality of DEI; attend a weekly lecture and group sessions to acquire up-to-date knowledge and application of knowledge with neurodiverse populations; and manage meetings with neurodivergent students one-to-one on a weekly basis to support carryover of social coaching and executive functioning strategies.