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Square Pegs Community Arts On Campus, Gabrielle Marina Ortega-Miller
Square Pegs Community Arts On Campus, Gabrielle Marina Ortega-Miller
MSW Capstones
My capstone project started with a qualitative research study exploring the value of music through the voices of Autistic adults, for without their voices—whether verbal, non-verbal, or verbally limited—it is difficult to know what the value of music is in their lives. The inclusion and leadership of Neurodivergent Black, Indigenous, and students of color (BIPOC) in the UWT Neurodiverse community is one focus of this project; the other is to provide a community space for all Neurodivergent students at UWT to feel welcome and safe, create art, and support each other. Square Pegs Community Arts on Campus is built on …
Square Pegs On Campus: Autism And Inclusion At University Of Washington Tacoma, Heather Dawn Swanson
Square Pegs On Campus: Autism And Inclusion At University Of Washington Tacoma, Heather Dawn Swanson
MSW Capstones
Research findings show Autistic students struggle with communication and social interaction and are at risk of failing and/or dropping out of school. Additionally, the social construct of disability and ableism negatively affect the inclusion of Autistic students. While conducting research that included interviewing UW Tacoma students and staff, I learned there are zero Autistic-specific services, support groups, or Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), and there are more than 29 Autistic students attending UW Tacoma. Disability Resources for Students (DRS) reported there are 29 professionally diagnosed Autistic students receiving academic accommodations based on their official autism diagnosis. Not all Autistic students have …