This month is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, and we鈥檙e using the opportunity to encourage our whole community to foster an environment where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered.
Your actions can help create a more inclusive and accepting world, and there are lots of simple ways you can make a huge difference in an autistic person鈥檚 life.
This may include:
- Allowing additional time to process information.
- Providing some space to regulate.
- Adjusting your expectations.
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Support for autistic students at the University of Southampton
Whether you already have a diagnosis, or you are currently awaiting one, our university offers聽a variety of specialist support聽for autistic and neurodivergent students.
This may include:
- Support with specialist tutors, mentors, or聽.
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- Sharing Student Support Recommendations (SSRs) with your Faculty.
- Access to quiet areas on campus.鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧��
You can also access the following resources, which contain practical tips that may help you navigate university life:
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Autism Matters Workshops
In addition to the services and resources listed above, you can join the Student Disability and Inclusion team鈥檚 鈥楢utism Matters鈥� workshops.
This month鈥檚 workshop will be hosted online on Tuesday 15 April, 17:00-18:00, and will be themed 鈥�.
It will explore practical methods for managing stress and anxiety during the exam period, why anxiety often develops for autistic people, and what can be done to reduce overall anxiety.
If you would like to join, please contact The Student Hub.
If you鈥檙e not sure where to start
If you鈥檙e ever unsure of where to start, is your first point of contact for wellbeing support 24/7 via聽, email, or telephone聽023 8059 9599.
The team can provide support for a range of different situations, whether you need general guidance about university life or are facing specific challenges with your wellbeing.
For more detailed information on how to access support via The Student Hub, visit the website.