Services at UMass Lowell
![Assoc. Prof. Ashleigh Hillier runs a monthly social event for high-functioning young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.](/Images/Autism-Ashleigh-Hillier-support-group-1400-opt_tcm18-266905.jpg?w=l)
Let's Network
Ashleigh Hillier runs an in-person and online social networking program called The Network for neurodiverse adolescents and young adults aged between 16-30 years. A companion parent group meets at the same time and place.
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Hiring UML Students
Looking to hire UMass Lowell (UML) students? We have undergraduate and graduate students interested in working with neurodiverse children and adults.
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Help for Parents
The Autism Parent Support Group of Lowell is not currently in session. For additional information about parent support groups in the area or other supports for families, please contact Rocio Rosales by phone: 978-934-4305 or via email: rocio_rosales@uml.edu.
![Teenage and father laughing](/Images/AA-teen-and-dad-opt_tcm18-204592.jpg?w=l)
Horizons: College Preparation Mentoring for Neurodiverse High School Students
Horizons is a college preparation mentoring program for neurodiverse 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 with trained UMass Lowell student mentors.
![Grad student Devon White at The Network](/Images/Autism-Devon%20White%20-%20cropped_tcm18-266904.jpg?w=l)
Horizons Plus: Mentoring for Neurodiverse College Students
Horizons Plus is a mentoring program designed to support neurodiverse college students. Students meet as a group online with trained UMass Lowell student mentors who help guide them through a semester at college / university.
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Research Studies
If you are interested in participating in research studies which aim to further our understanding of autism and support autistic individuals and their families please let us know.
If you would like further information regarding our Center and/or the services available at UMass Lowell for autistic individuals, contact the center.
![Participants in "Love of the Game" pose for a group photo on a basketball court at UMass Lowell.](/Images/Love-of-the-game-group-photo-2023_tcm18-380950.jpg?w=l)
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.