ARISE Lab

Personalized Support to Create Meaningful Success

What is ARISE

ARISE is a neurodiversity and wellness resource designed to help students achieve their goals. ARISE embraces a holistic approach to student success by focusing on Academics, Relationships, Independence, Self-Advocacy, and Emotional Health. Our mission is to be a sensory-friendly space where students can process and regulate emotions, build and develop social skills, recharge, and equip themselves with the tools they need to complete their academic goals successfully. 

• Anaheim Campus
• Cypress Center
• Wilshire Center

ARISE Lab Resources & Services 

Safe Breakaway Space →

The ARISE lab functions as a dedicated safe space for students when they feel overstimulated or overwhelmed. Specialized lighting, equipment, furniture, and materials make the lab a safe, calm location to help students relax.  

Expert Student Support →

ARISE lab includes a full-time DSS counselor for instruction and support as well as a student services specialist with experience working with students who have ASD. Students can get help one-on-one or in a small group setting.

Staff Training →

The ARISE lab counselors provide professional development, training, and technical assistance to other faculty and staff on campus to improve student support capabilities at NOCE. 

Purpose of ARISE 

ARISE is an inviting place that students with disabilities can choose to utilize when they are struggling with emotional regulation, overstimulation or need other support to be successful in achieving their academic goals. Below are some general guidelines for when a student may benefit from visiting ARISE: 

A – Academics: ARISE is here to support students who may be struggling with executive functioning in class. We can provide one-on-one or group support to help students utilize strategies like notetaking, study skills, or general college success skills. 

R – Relationships: ARISE offers social connections and social group activities for students to gain skills to build healthy, meaningful relationships on campus. 

I – Independence: ARISE helps students develop skills to encourage independence in their professional, personal, and academic pursuits. 

S – Self-Advocacy: ARISE empowers students to advocate for support to meet personal and academic goals. This could include communicating with family, community resources, instructors, peers, or employment support.  

E – Emotional Health: ARISE is a place for students to choose to go when they are feeling overwhelmed with emotions. ARISE is an appropriate place for students to learn coping skills to help regulate and process emotions.