Neurodiversity Program – Project REACH
Contact Us
Room: M-Building, M-166
Phone: (718) 730-7423
neurodiversity@lagcc.cuny.edu
Monday- Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Intake Form
The Neurodiversity Program – Project REACH at LaGuardia aims to support neurodivergent students and provide them with tools and resources to reach academic success.
We understand the unique experiences of neurodivergent college students — our goal is to offer a support system to help you get the most out of your education at LaGuardia and beyond. Read on to learn more about how the Neurodiversity Program can help you.
Who We Serve
We serve students who identify with any of the following:
- Autism spectrum disorders, including pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger’s syndrome
- Social anxiety disorder
- Attention deficit disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Isolated and stigmatized individuals
- Neurologically or cognitively impaired individual
- Auditory processing disorders other than deaf/ hard-of-hearing
How We Support Students
Our program consists of trained student support assistants who specialize in working with issues pertaining to social interactions and self-esteem. Here are some of the things we can assist you with:
- Teaching skills in making new friends and acquaintances
- Anxiety during social situations
- Identifying and accomplishing goals
- Advocate for yourself
We can also provide students with referrals to other services and programming on campus, if desired.
Services
Below are the four main services our team can provide — click on each one for a bit more information about each service.
If you’re interested in accessing any of these services, please complete this intake form and somebody from our team will reach out to you shortly.
Meet with a coach in weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one sessions to get personalized support tailored to your needs and goals. Your coach will help you develop strategies to overcome challenges related to neurodiversity and achieve personal growth and success.
Group coaching involves sessions with a small group of individuals facing similar challenges related to neurodiversity. The group’s coach will facilitate discussions and activities that encourage collaboration, peer support, and learning from each other’s experiences.
These workshops focus on developing specific skills related to academics (e.g., time management, study skills) and social interactions (e.g., communication, social cues) that can be challenging for individuals with neurodiversity. The workshops provide practical strategies and tools to enhance these skills.
Study groups are small, collaborative groups of students who meet regularly to study together. Study groups can provide a supportive environment for students to work on academic tasks, share strategies, and learn from each other’s strengths. This semester, study groups meet in Room M-166 on Mondays from 2–4 p.m.
Meet Our Staff
| Name | Contact Info |
|---|---|
| Regina Varin-Mignano Director – LaGuardia Neurodiversity Program/ Project REACH | rvarin-mignano@lagcc.cuny.edu |
| Syria A. Brown, M.A., MHC-LP Student Support Coordinator | sybrown@lagcc.cuny.edu |
| Joseph Schick, M.A., LMHC Student Support Coordinator | jschick@lagcc.cuny.edu |