Being an autistic university student

Hidden Difficulties

Here students share how important it is to understand that someone’s needs may not always be visible or immediately understood.

Everyone is an individual and here students highlight how important it is to recognise this.

Autistic students discuss their areas of strength as well as the expectations others set up.

Students and staff discuss anxiety and what can help.

Find out more about sensory differences that may impact on a student’s studies.

Students share their experiences of social interactions at university.

The importance of clear, explicit and specific communication is discussed here.