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| Autism at Uni Toolkit |
Autism at Uni: Accessing Supports Cliodhna (Video)
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Why? Discover how tailored student support can boost your academic success at DCU. |
What? This video follows Cliodhna’s personal journey as she navigates the support services available on campus. |
When? Useful when starting your first semester, seeking guidance on support registration, or identifying resources for your university journey. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Advice to my 1st Year Self (Video)
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Why? Gain honest insights to help you settle in, manage the transition, and make the most of your first year. |
What? In this video, students reflect on their first year at university, offering relatable advice for new students. |
When? Useful when starting your first year, feeling nervous about the transition to college, or looking for practical tips to navigate campus life. |
Autism at Uni: Accessing supports with Laocin
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Why? Discover how tailored student support can boost your academic success at DCU. |
What? This video follows Cliodhna’s personal journey as she navigates the support services available on campus. |
When? Useful when starting your first semester, seeking guidance on support registration, or identifying resources for your university journey. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Best things about DCU (Video)
This video discusses student's favourite things about DCU.
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Why? Get a genuine insight into the campus atmosphere and student life at DCU. |
What? In this video, students share their favourite aspects of campus life, from social spots to the community atmosphere. |
When? Useful when you are deciding on your college choice or looking to learn more about the student experience. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Different Thinkers and Groupwork
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Why? Make group work smoother, more inclusive, and easier to navigate. |
What? This downloadable PDF outlines different ways people think and communicate, helping you value diverse perspectives. |
When? Useful when preparing for group assignments, working on collaborative projects, or looking to improve communication within study teams. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Managing your Workload (Leaflet)
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Why? Stay on top of your university workload and reduce stress. |
What? This downloadable PDF provides practical, easy-to-follow strategies from an Occupational Therapist to help you manage time and prioritise tasks. |
When? Useful when you are feeling swamped by deadlines, struggling to balance study and life, or looking for practical techniques to organise your academic schedule. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Sharing your diagnosis in 2nd year (Leaflet)
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Why? Understand the personal process of disclosing your diagnosis and accessing the right support. |
What? This downloadable PDF features a second-year student sharing their own perspective and experience, offering reassurance and practical guidance. |
When? Useful when considering whether to disclose your diagnosis, navigating conversations with academic staff, or looking for peer-led advice on self-advocacy. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Studying Tips from Cliodhna (Video)
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Why? Boost your academic confidence with effective study strategies. |
What? Join Cliodhna in this video as she shares her top strategies for effective studying at DCU. |
When? Useful when preparing for exams, looking to refine your study routine, or needing motivation during a busy assessment period. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Socialising at University (Video)
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Why? Navigate the social life at university with confidence and build your community. |
What? This video offers practical tips and honest advice on making meaningful connections and settling into the social scene at DCU. |
When? Useful when unsure about meeting new people, looking to get involved in clubs or societies, or wanting to build confidence in social situations. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Study tips with Oskars (Video)
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Why? Gain a relatable perspective on thriving at university through peer-to-peer advice. |
What? Hear from Oskars in this video as he reflects on his unique journey at DCU, highlighting the tips and supports that were key to his success. |
When? Useful when looking for peer-to-peer advice, seeking inspiration, or wanting to understand how different supports impact growth. |
Autism at Uni Toolkit: Student view on sharing an autism diagnosis (Video)
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Why? Hear candid experiences about disclosing an autism diagnosis at university. |
What? In this video, a student talks about their own experience of disclosing their diagnosis, offering insight into the benefits and challenges. |
When? Useful when navigating the decision to tell others about your diagnosis or wanting to hear from someone who has been in your shoes. |