The Courage to Belong: A Neurodivergent Journey Toward Community and Justice
Emily Raclaw, MS, LPC, CRC Director, On Your Marq Neurodiversity Support Program – Marquette University
On Your Marq, recently named the College Autism Network’s Outstanding Autism Support Program of the Year, has become a national model for supporting neurodivergent college students through executive functioning coaching, mental health support, social mentoring, and accessibility partnerships. As a neurodivergent adult raising a wonderfully neurospicy teen, I know firsthand the brilliance and barriers that shape our lives. Those experiences inspired me to build OYM as a place where students succeed without shrinking themselves. In this talk, I’ll share my story, OYM’s six-year evolution, and why belonging, not “fixing”, is the key to helping neurodivergent young people thrive.
In-Person or Online
In-Person: In Max Otto Hall.
Online: Also available on our YouTube channel.
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