Veronica Kang Develops Program for Autistic Youth Dedicated to Meeting Needs of the Asian American Community

In a “‘They Have a Place Where They Belong’ PROMISE Summer Program, Co-Led by UMD, Helps Autistic Youth Grow and Flourish,” MILE affiliate Veronica Kang received recognition for her work on the recent expansion of summer programs for local autistic children and teens. The Promoting Meaningful Interaction and Social Engagement (PROMISE) program, hosted at the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) in Rockville, Maryland, "welcomes autistic youth of all backgrounds but is designed to be culturally relevant to and meet the needs of the Asian American community."

Veronica Kang

Photo by Veronica Kang

“We wanted to focus on culturally relevant activities, talking about neurodiversity and helping them develop positive identity as Asian autistic youth”

- Veronica Kang

Linked article by UMD College of Education | August 29th, 2024