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University accommodations

CM

Hello!

Realising I’m struggling a lot more than my peers with my university course- I managed to get as far as arranging a meeting with the disability advisors, but I’m worried that because I didn’t need support in my first two years it’s going to be harder to access support now. 

My other issue is that I have absolutely no idea what to ask for (accommodations-wise)! I’ve had access to extra time, but never really thought there were other options out there. This year my exams are in person (and handwritten) for the first time in 6 years. I’ve also noticed I really struggle with deadlines especially when there are multiple coming up (I think because of difficulty switching focus/changing activity) and staying on topic.
Has anyone ever had assessments done as a sort of ‘test of understanding’ interview instead of a written examination? Or could you offer suggestions for accommodations I could ask for? Thank you!

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  • CM said:
    I really struggle with deadlines especially when there are multiple coming up (I think because of difficulty switching focus/changing activity) and staying on topic.

    I found that timetabling my study was the only way to manage this. I'm sure you have come across this so just mark out your time allocated to studying, check it against other commitments and then work out where you can fit in your work to achieve the deadlines.

    It helps to keep a sheet detailing the requirements for each deadline and cross them off as you do them - keep these in managable chunks of work so you get to cross stuff off regularly and gain a feel of progress to the objectives.

    Keep focus on the subject you are scheduled in to study and leave the rest to their time windows - this helps stop the worry about them bleeding over and distracting you. They have their time and will get addressed so no need to worry.

    Try to also build a buffer in the days running up to the deadline so you can allow for slippage in case of unexpected delays (illness, unplanned hook up, unmissable concert etc) and when you don't need to use that buffer, have a celebration (eg meal out, cinema visit or whatever) to reward yourself.

    CM said:
    I’m worried that because I didn’t need support in my first two years it’s going to be harder to access support now. 

    This won't be an issue as the work does ratchet up in difficulty and intensity as the course goes on so it is expected.

    The key is to look at what things are causing you pain / delays / problems and consider if they are related to your autism. If they are, get a session with a therapist with autism experience and work out how you can request adjustments for these - for the £50 or so for the session it is well worth it I think.

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  • CM said:
    I really struggle with deadlines especially when there are multiple coming up (I think because of difficulty switching focus/changing activity) and staying on topic.

    I found that timetabling my study was the only way to manage this. I'm sure you have come across this so just mark out your time allocated to studying, check it against other commitments and then work out where you can fit in your work to achieve the deadlines.

    It helps to keep a sheet detailing the requirements for each deadline and cross them off as you do them - keep these in managable chunks of work so you get to cross stuff off regularly and gain a feel of progress to the objectives.

    Keep focus on the subject you are scheduled in to study and leave the rest to their time windows - this helps stop the worry about them bleeding over and distracting you. They have their time and will get addressed so no need to worry.

    Try to also build a buffer in the days running up to the deadline so you can allow for slippage in case of unexpected delays (illness, unplanned hook up, unmissable concert etc) and when you don't need to use that buffer, have a celebration (eg meal out, cinema visit or whatever) to reward yourself.

    CM said:
    I’m worried that because I didn’t need support in my first two years it’s going to be harder to access support now. 

    This won't be an issue as the work does ratchet up in difficulty and intensity as the course goes on so it is expected.

    The key is to look at what things are causing you pain / delays / problems and consider if they are related to your autism. If they are, get a session with a therapist with autism experience and work out how you can request adjustments for these - for the £50 or so for the session it is well worth it I think.

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