autism-at-university's podcast

Clare Squires, the Disability Officer for Autism at De Montfort University in Leicester, England, is joined by Lee Atkinson to discuss high intensity interests. Lee reflects on the positive aspects of his special interests and when his special interest started straying into addiction.

Clare Squires, the Disability Officer for Autism at De Montfort University in Leicester, shares some advice and tips to help students with autism embrace their independence at university

Clare Squires Disability Officer for Autism at De Montfort University, talks to two students, Deborah and Josh, about their strategies for managing sensory overload at university.

Clare Squires the Disability Officer for Autism at De Montfort University in Leicester talks to a 3rd year student, Josh, about the challenges of Reading Week or Enhancement Week. Josh shares his strategies for dealing with the challenges and doubts that he experienced.

Lee Atkinson talks to Autism at University about his experiences in social situations. Lee's insight into the situations that he encountered could help you to avoid making similar mistakes.

A recent graduate with autism shares some tips for students starting at university - things that worked and things that she would do differently.

Clare Squires, Disability Officer for Autism, offers some suggestions for what to do when you are feeling homesick.

Autism at University discusses how TV, films and social media can create unrealistic expectations of life at university.

Clare Squires, Disability Officer for Autism at De Montfort University, shares suggestions to help you get the most out of university life.

Autism at University shares a mindfulness technique that could help students with autism deal with anxious, unhelpful thoughts and rumination. Clare Squires, the Disability Officer for Autism at De Montfort University, suggests using mindfulness breathing to help redirect your anxious thoughts.

Clare Squires, Disability Officer for Autism at De Montfort University, Leicester, reveals the two most common mistakes that autistic students make in their social life at university - and offers easy ways to avoid them.