Extracurricular Spotlight: SNP-REACH

Program Link: https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity/SNP-REACH2024.html 

SNP REACH stands for Stanford Neurodiversity Project - Research, Education, and Advocacy Camp for High Schoolers. It is a two week high school summer camp that focuses on neurodiversity advocacy. Put on by the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, both online and in-person campers learn more about neurodiversity and work in groups to create a real-world neurodiversity advocacy project. 

“Students will join via Zoom or in person on Stanford's campus from around the US and around the world. The remote setting allows students to listen carefully to educators, make use of closed captioning, and use preference of voice or the chat function to communicate, which fosters full engagement in group discussions. Leading lecturers, researchers, and clinicians from Stanford and around the country will present on different aspects of neurodiversity and allyship. Small group projects allow students to connect in a deeper, more active way. Both remote and in-person formats allow students to make new friends, expand your worldview and continue the conversation beyond the camp.”

Students have the opportunity to listen to renowned speakers on topics such as universal design, the strength-based model, and other topics in neurodiversity and apply their knowledge to an impactful advocacy project. 

Both neurotypical and neurodivergent students are welcome to apply! Applications are usually due in mid-April and more information can be found on the SNP website linked above. 

Fun fact: MyNeuroPals was started through SNP-REACH in 2024!