This article focuses on the importance of healthy habits for wellbeing. The article provides useful tips and information regarding physical wellbeing, diet, responsible alcohol use, exercise and sleep.
Full article3. Settling into uni life
2 Meeting with Disability and Inclusion Service
Find out how to use our Disability and Inclusion Service to register with the service, access support and talk about any adjustments you may require. You will also be able to visit the UA92 before your course starts, to gain a feel for where you will be based throughout your studies.
Full article3 Telling people at university about your autism
Telling people about your autism at university is also known as ‘disclosure’ or ‘declaring a disability’. More information about what this means and why it might be important to you is available in this article.
Full article4 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 article5 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 article6 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 article7 Settling in at UA92: Olga’s story
Olga reflects on her positive experience at UA92, where the university’s student-focused approach, personalised support for disabilities, and one-module-at-a-time structure greatly aided their academic and personal development. After struggling in traditional educational settings, they found a sense of belonging and confidence at UA92, leading to academic success and a hopeful outlook on their future.
Full article8 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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