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Support Services for Students with Asperger's Syndrome at Queen's University Belfast

Discover the range of support services offered to students with Asperger's Syndrome at Queen's University Belfast, including taster days, induction events, social groups, one-to-one meetings, and more. Overcome challenges and thrive in your university experience.

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Support Services for Students with Asperger's Syndrome at Queen's University Belfast

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  1. Queen’s University Belfast Grainne McGoldrick, Disability Officer

  2. Disability Services

  3. Current Students 1,964 students currently registered with Disability Services • 123 students have Asperger’s Syndrome

  4. Support Model

  5. Taster Day • Held in April. • Tour of campus, Library. • Input from Disability Officer, Lecturer, Student, Accommodation Office, Students’ Union. • Limited to 60-70 attendees. ‘I found this day very useful and motivational’ ‘Has helped my son make his final decision regarding his University choice. Very enjoyable and informative event’

  6. Induction Event • Held in September before Freshers’ Week • Students and parents/guardians invited • What to expect at University (positive and negative) • In-course support and funded support (Disabled Students’ Allowance) • Important contacts

  7. Asperger’s Social Group • Established academic year 2006/07 • Queen’s University, National Autistic Society, Jo Douglas from Northern Ireland Spectrum Centre

  8. Aims of Social Group Aims • A chance to meet other students • Stress management • Social skills • Chance to talk/receive support for student issues • Safe and comfortable outlet • Useful points of contact • Enjoyable activities!

  9. Aims to meet 1-2 times per month during term time, during the day, around the Queen’s campus • Guest speakers and workshops – depends on interests of the group e.g. employability, managing stress, exam preparation, clubs and societies • Meet for lunch in the Queen’s area once/twice per semester • No need to attend all meetings – depends on students’ interests and other commitments

  10. Other • One-to-one meetings for prospective students with Schools • One-to-one Library Induction • Priority appointments for needs assessment • Support during Freshers’ Week • Quiet areas in Student Accommodation and en-suite rooms

  11. Students’ Comments ‘When I started out at University I was surprised at the level of support I was offered. During the second year of my undergraduate degree, the QUB Social Group started, and since then I’ve had many a great time and met some great people’ ‘ I am richer for the experience as I never ventured out. The group gives me comfort to know that I am not alone in having trouble communicating with people’ ‘The Christmas and end of year lunches were very good. I had lots of fun at them. I also found the Degree Plus was beneficial. The movies were good fun too as was the board game day’.

  12. Challenges • Isolation • Group work • Not-attendance at lectures • Disruptive behaviour during lectures • Non-engagement with Support Providers • Difficulties getting placement/during placement

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