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  • 1. Before you apply7
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Professional Interviews

1 What does it mean to be an independent learner?

Studying at university involves a lot more independent (self) study than in secondary school. Dr Marc Fabri, project lead for Autism&Uni, shares his expectations of students working as independent learners at university.

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2 The professional’s view on sharing an autism diagnosis

Many students are reluctant to share their autism diagnosis. Here’s what Kate Dean, Disability Advice Manager at Leeds Beckett University, advises.

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Autism&Uni is a European-funded initiative to help autistic students navigate the transition from school to university.
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