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    Preparing for arrival | Autism Toolkit

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    Find out how to arrange additional academic support.

    Contact the disability service

    Find out how to apply for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).

    Arranging a study needs assessment

    Find out how to arrange reasonable adjustments for your study.

    Arranging reasonable adjustments

    This page discusses some issues around the implications of disclosing your diagnosis.

    Telling the university about your autism

    Read about a student experience on disclosing her diagnosis.

    The student's view on disclosing diagnosis

    Many students are reluctant to share their autism diagnosis. Here’s what a professional advises.

    The professional's view on disclosing diagnosis

    Looking for informal support from other students? You can find it here.

    Welcome Ambassadors scheme

    On this page you will find information about the things you need to do before you arrive.

    Practical matters and accommodation

    This page provides an overview of the funding and funded support available.

    What financial support is available?

    This toolkit is an adaptation of the Autism&Uni project led by Marc Fabri from Leeds Beckett University, under license CC BY 4.0. The original Autism&Uni project was funded with support from the European Commission with partners in the UK, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain. For more information about this project please visit the Autism&Uni website.

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