Self-determination has been shown by research to be a strong contributing factor in success in navigating university and developing advocacy skills. Working on these skills might help a student who is autistic improve their academic outcome while on campus.
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2 Healthy living, healthy habits & your mental health
This article focuses on the importance of healthy habits for wellbeing. The article provides useful tips and information regarding physical wellbeing, healthy habits and mental health. Included is a podcast about student wellbeing and why looking after yourself is so important during university.
Full article3 Quiet areas on SETU campus
We have many quiet areas on campus to help neurodivergent students relax between lectures and study times. These include our sensory room, green areas, quiet room in the main atrium, pod chairs in the Luke Wadding Library on entrance level.
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4 How to manage study & exams
This section looks at how to manage exams each term. This includes information about what to expect, how to prepare for an exam and practical tips to help you perform well. Students who are autistic may feel more anxious during this time on campus.
Exams at SETU include Christmas exams and Summer exams with repeat exams in August. Depending on your course you may have continuous assessment, project work/presentations and formal assessments each term.
Full article5 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 article6 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.
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