Here you can find the latest information and and advice for students during this period
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2 What support can I expect?
Universities can be a very supportive place. Finding what support works best for you may need some experimentation, and may change during your time at university.
Full article3 What if I have no formal autism diagnosis yet?
Not all autistic people have an official diagnosis. If you find you need one to access support, or to gain a better understanding of yourself GPs in Birmingham can refer you to SPACS for a quick diagnosis pathway.
Full article4 Meeting people at university
Many students find meeting new people and making friends amongst the most exciting but also most difficult aspects of starting university. This activity should help you to get started.
Full article5 How to reduce anxiety and stress
It is normal to feel anxious when starting something new, like a university course, and everyone feels stress at difficult times of the year like exam periods or when there is a lot happening in their lives. It can sometimes be hard to relax. This activity is about helping you to manage these feelings and includes tips from other autistic students.
Full article6 Studying at your own pace and knowing when to stop
Callum was interviewed at the end of his first semester of a Creative Media Technology course at Leeds Beckett University.
Full article7 What are lectures really like?
Lectures changed during the covid-19 restrictions. It may be that some of your lectures take place online, and some take place in person.
Lectures in-person at university can be quite different from lessons at school and college, particularly when you are taught in a big group. This activity will help you to make the most out of these lectures.
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8 What are Seminars really like?
During the covid-19 pandemic seminars needed to change. There are now different types of seminar depending on restrictions.
Full article9 What are computer lab tutorials like?
In computer based courses you will spend a lot of tutorial time in a computer lab. Whilst you’ll often focus on what you’re coding or designing, there may be discussions and group tasks, like in a traditional seminar.
Full article10 What is group work really like?
Working in a group with other students is part and parcel of university study. Quite a few people worry about it, and some have real problems with it. This activity looks at the main issues people have with group work and gives you some practical tips for your own study.
Full article11 Managing conflict
Different people have different expectations and styles of working or living together. Sometimes that can lead to conflict. This article will help you recognise causes of conflict and proposes strategies to resolve it.
Full article12 How to survive assessments
This section will look at different forms of assessment. It will give you some practical ideas on how to prepare for them, and how to get the most out of them.
Full article13 How to manage exams
This section looks at how to manage exams. This includes information about what to expect, how to prepare for an exam and practical tips to help you perform well.
Full article14 Talking about your autism with other students
By talking about your autism and advocating for yourself, you make an important step towards feeling comfortable with others. This activity introduces the advantages of being open about your autism, and gives some practical tips.
Full article15 A student’s view on sharing an autism diagnosis
We spoke to Fern during her final year as an undergraduate Politics student in the UK.
Full article16 A specialist mentor’s view on sharing a diagnosis
Many students are reluctant to share their autism diagnosis, but doing so allows the university to support you better in your student life and studies.
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