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Home » Soft Landings

Have you heard about UMW Soft Landings? It’s a sensory friendly pre-arrival program for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  What would you get from participating?

  • For residential students, the ability to check into the residence hall early.
  • The chance to meet important people at UMW who will be helpful to you on your journey.
  • FUN!
  • Tips and advice taken from other neurodivergent individuals who are succeeding at college as well as respected ASD education experts.
  • Meet new people in a neurodivergent friendly environment.
  • Get to know your way around campus before everyone gets here.
  • Spend some time learning about self-care, self-advocacy, social skills… you know, the important stuff.
  • Did we mention FUN?

Interested in more information? Email cjporter@umw.edu.

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