Starting college or university: advice for autistic young people
A webpage offering guidance and support to autistic children and young people, or their families, who are in the position of transitioning to college or university.
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This detailed webpage poses open-ended questions for autistic learners and their families to consider about the choices they make regarding further or higher education.
The page provides practical information in a digestible way, split into a number of different topics, to help make the transition to FE/HE safe and supportive.
The topics covered include:
- choosing a place of study
- environment and surroundings
- applying
- transition and mental health
The page also includes lots of signposts to other pieces of useful information and sources of support.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by individual young people or their families
- use by young people aged 16 and up
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