Peer Mentors/Peer CoachesUniversity of Maryland SIGNA Program
University of Maryland Hearing & Speech Clinic
More Information: HERE
Application: HERE
Application Deadline is Friday, April 16th
HESP has a clinic program for UMD students with autism whereby, through SIGNA, we support them with 4 hours of weekly individual and group treatment, as well as peer mentor check-ins and monthly social outings. Undergraduates will have a chance to support this program for a grade (HESP 386 or HESP 499) as peer coaches or peer mentors.
WHAT'S SIGNA'S PURPOSE?
-To help SIGNA members gain comfort and confidence with interpersonal interactions
-To teach SIGNA members conversational and self-advocacy skills
-To help SIGNA members identify and work on executive functioning skills that support personal, academic and professional success
-To work collaboratively with the SIGNA members to develop their own personal goals
-To offer more opportunities for SIGNA members to make friends who will appreciate their diversity and individuality
