Support for Students with AS/autism spectrum conditions
What this information is about.
- Usually students starting university are living away from home for the first time. This means there are a lot of new rules to learn. These pages try to help you understand and come to terms with what is to be expected of you as well as the support that is available to you.
- These pages are a general guide to ease you into University life and might not cover everything that could happen.
- Should a problem arise which is not covered here, you should get in touch with the AccessAbility Tutor for your department. Find yours here : http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ssds/accessability/practical-support/departmental-support-1/departmental-accessability-tutors
- Alternatively contact Sharron Sturgess in the AccessAbility Centre in the David Wilson Library, or email her at sjs97@le.ac.uk or the general Centre email address: accessable@le.ac.uk
It is hoped that the following information helps you to settle into your new undergraduate life.
Advice from current students and graduates with an ASC/Asperger syndrome.
Support Systems at the University
In the college / department / school
Other support available
Academic Aspects of University Life
The lecture experience
Seminars, tutorials and problem solving classes
Preparation for seminars, tutorials or problem solving classes
Independent Research & Libary Study exercises
Laboratory and other practical sessions
Group Work
Assignments (coursework and homework)
Hand in dates and times
Essays, Dissertation and Reports
Presentations
Tricks of the Trade - Library use
Examinations
Recognising when you should ask for help
Communicating with: lecturers, accommodation, support staff
Email
Help Desk, Blackboard and other on-line messaging
Planned meetings
Organisation and Priorities
Academic
Societies/Clubs/Activities
Academic versus Societies, Clubs & Activities
Hall of Residence
Life in Halls of Residence & Getting enough sleep
Living and Sharing Facilities with other Students
Daily living chores
Catered / self catering
Socialising
Travel from the halls to the teaching campus
Recognising When You Should Ask for Help
Support and Security - Residential Advisers
Support and Security - Security staff and Porters
Study Adviser
Ambassadors & Volunteers
Friendships and other relationships
Lonely
Want to be alone
Feel Bullied
Resources
Example first email to personal tutor
Email for missed appointment
Email - In case of illness, absence and likely to miss a deadline
Letter to SFE about room subsidy rebate
Letter to SFE for book money refund
Coursework Adjustments that have been used before
Assessed Work Cover Sheet & Examination Arrangements
Contact Details for Key People
Deadline Calendar (Add your own symbols, colour images)
Daily Living Timetable
Some Useful Websites
