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Support for Neurodivergent Students

UCLA is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible campus where neurodivergent students are valued, supported, and empowered with the resources, opportunities, and sense of belonging they need to thrive academically, personally, and as members of the Bruin community.

Support for Neurodivergent Students

UCLA is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible campus where neurodivergent students are valued, supported, and empowered with the resources, opportunities, and sense of belonging they need to thrive academically, personally, and as members of the Bruin community.
Neurodivergent Students at UCLA
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Neurodiversity recognizes that differences in how people think, learn, communicate, process information, and experience the world are a natural part of human diversity. Neurodivergent students—including students who identify as autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, or otherwise cognitively diverse—bring valuable perspectives, strengths, creativity, and ways of thinking to the UCLA community.

UCLA offers a growing network of programs and resources that can help neurodivergent students access their education, build community, support their well-being, and pursue their academic and professional goals. Whether you are looking for accommodations, connection with other neurodivergent Bruins, strategies for navigating college, or mental health and wellness resources, there are places across campus to start.

No single neurodivergent student experience exists, and students may need different kinds of support at different points in their UCLA journey. Some students may benefit from formal accommodations, while others may be looking for peer community, executive-function strategies, mental health resources, career preparation, or simply a space where neurodivergence is understood and valued.

This site is designed to make those resources easier to find and navigate. Explore the programs and services available to you, learn about opportunities to connect with other Bruins, and identify the people and resources that can help you build a UCLA experience that works for you.