Author: Harriet Axbey, Research Assistant in Public Health, Swansea University

As the summer draws to a close, the start of your very first term looms if you are starting university. You will hopefully be looking forward to going, although you may be feeling a little apprehensive and may even be very nervous, especially if you are autistic. Autistic people often love change, and the excitement that comes with it, but unexpected or uncontrolled change can really throw us. And that’s what university often is – unpredictable. Many universities offer tailored support packages for their autistic students, such as more choice of accommodation, guaranteed second and third year accommodation, specialist one…