Stars- Students Tackling Autism-Related Syndromes

Deliver support services to autistic college students.

TEAM (Teaching Employment and Academic Mastery) program. Provided individualized mentoring, education planning and career development to support 18 autistic college students totaling 448 one on one coaching hours. The TEAM coach meets and guides the students on a weekly basis in order to monitor their progress with classes and assists the students with time management, organizational planning and self-advocacy skills.

STARS Connects program. We served 6 college graduate students, totaling 139 one on one training hours this year by providing support services to help them develop their employment soft skills and prepare them for interviews, internships and employment. With an 85% unemployment/underemployment rate for autistic college graduates, this program will help to change the trajectory of this unacceptable statistic. In addition, we educate companies regarding neurodiversity in the workplace to help support autistic talent.

Stars- Students Tackling Autism-Related Syndromes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 82-5363648) based in Memphis, TN.