The number of students with disabilities studying professional courses has increased significantly over the last number of years and to ensure students with disabilities are adequately supported they must be registered with Disability Service and request a PLENS (Professional Learning Education Needs Assessment).
Full article3. Settling into uni life
2 Studying remotely in times of social distancing
The article provides practical assistance with studying during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown. It covers mental health and well-being considerations as well as guidance in navigating university systems, services and people you can liaise with. We also offer guidance on prioritising your work, taking into account a healthy work-life balance.
Full article3 Alternative guide to Freshers’
Freshers’ Week does not have to be daunting. Jacob ‘Jake’ Durn tells us how he navigated through his first few weeks at Falmouth University and ended up with experiences and friends to cherish.
Full article4 Disability and Learning Support Services
We offer a range of services and supports for all students with a disability, specific learning difficulty or long term medical condition. This service is coordinated by the Disability & Learning Support Service.
Full article5 Telling people at university about your autism
This article is around the issues of telling people that you are autistic, also known as ‘disclosure’ or ‘declaring a disability’.
Full article6 Talking about your autism
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 give some practical tips.
Full article7 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 article8 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 article9 Settling in at Leeds Beckett: Callum’s story
re-write from the staff magazine article
Full article10 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.
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