What unis have good support for autistic students?

Im applying to uni this year and i was wondering what unis have good support for autistic students before i apply.

Some useful information here:

https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/choosing-a-course/living-with-autism-applying-for-university

and here:

https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/special-educational-needs/help-and-advice/university-for-special-needs

Best of luck

I think if you're entitled to Disabled Students Allowance then provision is similar as the support you need is mandated by a Government service. Having said that, I have found The University of Winchester and Bournemouth University extremely helpful, even before my DSA was put in place. I was not diagnosed with Autism when I studied at Bournemouth back in 2014 but everyone suspected I had it. The University paid the difference for me to see an Autism specialist mentor rather than just a standard mentor - they went above and beyond.

I think another key thing to look at when considering a University is how you are going to travel around, (if you struggle with public transport), or if you're staying in halls of residence and struggle with socialising, what the halls are like etc. Out of the two I have studied at, Bournemouth University was huge, and I found it all very intimidating. It was basically a party house at the halls I stayed in. On the other hand, The University of Winchester was perfect. The halls were right next to the main campus and was much more relaxed in terms of partying. Students seemed more studious.

Just my experiences based on two Universities I have studied at.

Thank you for replying! I live in London so my plan is to move to a quieter area of the UK, im thinking of applying to Plymouth. Im really worried about the socialising side of things, especially with halls. I haven't really looked into DSA but i got diagnosed with ASD in January 2020, hopefully my sixth form can help me out with that. Its a shame most unis are not open for physical tours at the moment as i think actually seeing the university would lessen my anxiety a lot.

Thank you for replying! I live in London so my plan is to move to a quieter area of the UK, im thinking of applying to Plymouth. Im really worried about the socialising side of things, especially with halls. I haven't really looked into DSA but i got diagnosed with ASD in January 2020, hopefully my sixth form can help me out with that. Its a shame most unis are not open for physical tours at the moment as i think actually seeing the university would lessen my anxiety a lot.

Thank you for replying! I live in London so my plan is to move to a quieter area of the UK, im thinking of applying to Plymouth. Im really worried about the socialising side of things, especially with halls. I haven't really looked into DSA but i got diagnosed with ASD in January 2020, hopefully my sixth form can help me out with that. Its a shame most unis are not open for physical tours at the moment as i think actually seeing the university would lessen my anxiety a lot.

Which subject are you hoping to read?

No worries at all. I've heard Plymouth is a really good University too. You should be entitled to a DSA and there is more info available here: https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa

I am 80% sure i want to do Geography.
I was considering English Language or Journalism because i tend to get better grades in English, but i am more passionate about Geography so i think in the end i will choose that!

Would you not consider UCL?

https://www.geog.ucl.ac.uk/

https://ucl.autism-uni.org/category/information-and-advice/

Hi
I hope some one can answer my questions. My son hoping to study Mathematics at Queen Mary university in London . currently on EHCP he receives 25% extra time for exams and assessments. He has speaking and Language delay however he has improved over the years, the main issue is he is very shy and has anxiety issues, find hard to bond with adults but has many friends.

I am worried what sort of support university would provide because it is difficult for any one to assess him, because of he language issues, he doesn't answer much or hold on to a conversation , this doesn't necessarily means he doesn't understand or din't know the answers.

we been told he is eligible for DSA and make an appointment for needs assessment. what help can he receive and funding? I know he may get funding for laptop , printer etc but i am more interested in support from uni such as smaller class support or one to one support for additional support for his course and any language support to improve his issues and confidence.

He will be staying in the halls for first year or 2 semester that if we can get short contract this is so he can make friends and be more independent then he can move back with us because its too expensive and it takes just over 1 hour travelling from home which is ok for London , he is used to travelling to school.
I would be grateful if someone can give some information because i am going to book an appointment but i am planning to be there because he wouldn't explain much and might not get the support he needs.
Thank you