Join NeuroPals ↗NeuroPeers is a student-led neurodiversity advocacy organization in New Jersey. We help students become supportive allies so neurodivergent classmates feel seen for who they are—not just their disability.
Meet NeuroPeers ↓different minds · same tableMy name is Sahasra. I noticed students with disabilities were often separated from the rest of us—different tracks, different lunches, different worlds.
Joining the UNIFIED program changed that. Conversations replaced assumptions. I learned that neurodivergent kids have niche hobbies, unique humor, and experiences just like anyone else. NeuroPeers is my way of making that belonging easier to find.
What we believe →
Founder story · From idea to policy
Sahasra founded NeuroPeers to improve educational experiences for neurodivergent students—and built the work from peer connection into public advocacy.
She has organized seminars, workshops, and awareness initiatives; supported media outreach; and led the development of a statewide policy proposal designed to expand accommodations and meaningful support for neurodivergent students.
As a Community Intern in the New Jersey Senate Office of Senator Vin Gopal, Sahasra researched educational equity and the barriers neurodivergent students face. She supported disability-advocacy initiatives, community outreach, and policy conversations—connecting the work begun through NeuroPeers with state-level public policy.
Through G100, where she serves on the board as a youth advocate, Sahasra has brought NeuroPeers’ mission to a wider international audience. She has led webinars, interviewed women leaders across influential fields, and supported students and professionals working toward greater inclusion.
Sahasra spoke before a community audience that included senators and mayors about the connection between neurodivergence and homelessness. She later interned with the host organization, helping students build the confidence and skills to speak at conferences and community events.
We teach teens how to be supportive allies, so classmates are seen as whole people—not defined by a disability.
We push for 504 plans to be honored, bullying protections to be real, and social belonging to count.
Through research, conversation, and events, we make room for the different ways people think and contribute.
“Neurodivergent kids aren't abnormal or scary. They have niche hobbies, unique humor, and experiences just like anyone else.”
— Sahasra, founder
Sahasra worked with Dr. Jobin Varkey, Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California, on a neuroscience paper called “End of Life Epiphanies.”
The research explored a burst of creativity people can experience as they grow older. It became a lesson in never underestimating a mind because of age, health, or a label.
Ask about our research →NeuroPeers turns conversation into measurable reach—helping people directly and bringing the cause to schools, districts, and community organizations.
Conversations and gatherings linked from the NeuroPeers event calendar.
Peer allyship, school advocacy, and curiosity-led learning.
A neuroscience project with Dr. Jobin Varkey described by the founder.
In the news · TAPinto South Brunswick
The feature follows Sahasra’s work to create more understanding, connection, and belonging for neurodivergent students across New Jersey.
Read the full feature ↗
Be the person who notices. Join a conversation, attend an event, or bring NeuroPeers to your school.
Get involved ↗A NeuroPeers program · In development
NeuroPals is a planned 17+ friendship app from NeuroPeers, centered on neurodivergent people. It aims to help people find friends through shared interests and communication preferences, even across borders.
The app is still in development. Explore the idea and see how to join when early access opens.
“Every student
feels seen.”
“The brain never
stops growing.”
“Start with
hello.”
Belonging becomes real in the small moments. We’d love to hear about one that stayed with you.
“Conversations replaced assumptions.”— Sahasra, founder
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Schools, local businesses, families, and neighbors can help NeuroPeers bring more students together.
Help cover space, supplies, or access needs for a student event.
Ask about sponsorship ↗Bring a peer-led conversation or inclusion activity to your school or community.
Explore a partnership ↗Online donations will be available once NeuroPeers shares an official payment link.
Donation link coming laterNeuroPeers builds social belonging through peer allyship, community conversations, workshops and school advocacy. Our work encourages students to see their neurodivergent classmates as whole people, with their own interests, strengths and experiences.
NeuroPeers is based in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Alongside local community events, we welcome virtual connections nationwide and share our inclusion mission with a wider audience through G100.
Schools, districts and community organizations can explore a partnership, support a student gathering or bring a peer-led inclusion activity to their community. Start with the contact section to prepare your questions or ideas.
Our school advocacy focuses on honoring 504 plans, addressing bullying and making social belonging part of students’ educational experiences. Founder Sahasra has also worked to develop a statewide policy proposal expanding accommodations and support for neurodivergent students.
Have questions about the research or advocacy work? Send a message and start a conversation.
NeuroPeers is based in Monroe Township, New Jersey, and welcomes virtual connections nationwide.