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Autism and Open University

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Hi everyone,

To provide a little context I have attempted to make headway into the world of academia on multiple occasions (school, college and uni) and in every instance have dropped out. It is only due to a recent diagnosis of ASD and personal research that I have identified this as the real cause of my failings. I have been working against myself (resulting in unbearable anxiety) and not playing to my strengths it seems.

I consistently feel frustrated that I am not able to use my brain for anything constructive, but now I know what has been holding me back I am considering returning to some form of study. Having done some research, it seems a course focusing on computing may be best for me as it is something I am interested in and a lot of other people with ASD seem to find success in this area. I also think going down the open university route may be best as I can study to my own schedule and avoid most of the stressful travel and social aspects. Open University do offer extra support for students with ASD also. 

Does anyone here with ASD have experience participating in courses on the Open University? Did you receive extra support and did it help?

Thanks,

Tom

  

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    I studied with the OU before I received my diagnosis but found on-line learning to be really effective. A lot of the communication with my coursemates was through forums so it took the pressure off building connections on a noisy campus. Plus, I prefered being able to learn at a time and place that suited me.

    I was diagnosed with dyslexia at the time and found the study skills mentoring esp useful - you can access this with an autism diagnosis. 

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    I studied with the OU before I received my diagnosis but found on-line learning to be really effective. A lot of the communication with my coursemates was through forums so it took the pressure off building connections on a noisy campus. Plus, I prefered being able to learn at a time and place that suited me.

    I was diagnosed with dyslexia at the time and found the study skills mentoring esp useful - you can access this with an autism diagnosis. 

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