Autistic individuals often struggle with sensory integration; this means you can be, at a given time, over or under sensitive to their sensory surroundings. Sights, sounds, textures, smells, tastes, movement may be felt more intensely, less intensely, or simply differently than others. Some students may have particular noises, smells, visuals, textures or tastes which they cannot bear or that they really like.
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2 Registering with the Disability and Learning Support Service (DLSS)
ATU encourages students to disclose their disability/specific learning difficulty/ongoing health condition during their application process to enrol in ATU or immediately following admission. Students can disclose their disability/specific learning difficulty/ongoing health condition at any time during their studies in ATU.
ATU is committed to providing students with disabilities with the opportunity to meet a suitably qualified staff member in the Disability Service to discuss the Reasonable Accommodations required. Once a student discloses a disability and seeks disability support, they will be invited to complete a Needs Assessment to identify their Reasonable Accommodations.
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3 Student Supports
The DLSS is one part of a suite of supports for ATU Students. This section will give information on other supports that will assist you in your ATU Journey.
Full article4 How can the ATU Library help you?
The Library isn’t just somewhere you can get books. It’s somewhere you can do your work on your own or with others, escape sensory overload and get some help with studying. This section of the toolkit will introduce our library and the services it can offer you.
Whether you need assistance finding research materials, navigating databases, or using our services or facilities, library staff are here to guide you.
From one-on-one research consultations to online tutorials, there are various ways to get help. Don’t hesitate to reach out – whether in person or online, support is always available – just ask!
Whether you need assistance with research, accessing library resources, or booking a study space, our friendly staff are available to offer guidance face-to-face. Drop by the library during our open hours, and we’ll be happy to work with you directly to ensure you have the resources and support you need to succeed. Learn more here: About the Library – Atlantic Technological University
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