UA-ACTS Mentors
Students who participate in this program will each be assigned a mentor as their primary contact in the program. The mentor will be an advanced undergraduate student who is majoring in psychology, communicative disorders, or a related field. All mentors must complete an interview process and training prior to starting in this role.
UA-ACTS Advisory Board
The Advisory Board for UA-ACTS is composed of a number of individuals with a vested interest in the success of individuals with ASD. The Advisory Board meets two to three times each year to guide the clinical, outreach, and research activities of the UA-ACTS program. Currently, the Advisory Board includes:
- Parents of an individual with ASD
- Statewide ASD advocacy representative
- Community providers of adult ASD clinical services
- Faculty and staff from The University of Alabama, including representatives from collaborating departments and programs
- UA-ACTS directors and staff members