Morgan Synn is a student at Kent School in the United States. She has a strong interest in research, community service, debate, and international affairs. Through her academic work and leadership initiatives, she has explored ways to support others and address important social issues.
Research on Social Skills Interventions for Autistic Children
Morgan co-authored a research paper titled “Social, Communicational, and Emotional Effects of Social Skills Interventions on Autistic Minors.” The study examines how social skills programmes affect communication and emotional regulation in autistic children.
Drawing on 52 cited works, the research reviews the effects of different intervention approaches. In particular, it highlights the success of group-based and school-based programmes. Through this work, Morgan has explored how structured social skills interventions can support children’s communication and emotional development.
Leadership and Community Service
Beyond her academic work, Morgan is committed to supporting underserved communities. She founded and serves as president of the Poppy Project Community Service Club, an organisation that supports veteran communities in Connecticut.
Under her leadership, the club has grown to more than 80 members. Morgan coordinates with VA residential homes and medical facilities to organise service initiatives. These efforts have helped improve the living conditions of more than 200 residents.
Through these activities, Morgan brings students together to support veterans and address community needs. Her leadership also creates opportunities for young people to participate in meaningful volunteer work.
Debate, Model United Nations, and Public Speaking
Morgan is also an active member of her school’s Debate and Model United Nations (MUN) Club. She leads research and strategy development for competitions. In addition, she has participated in more than five conferences.
Her involvement in these activities has strengthened her experience in research, argument development, and public speaking. She was also selected as one of eight delegates to represent her school at the Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition (CMUNCE).
Morgan’s experiences reflect her commitment to research, community service, and leadership. Moreover, her work spans several areas, from understanding social skills interventions to supporting veterans and participating in international affairs discussions. Through these initiatives, she continues to apply her interests to meaningful causes.
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