Voices in Transition: Student Voices Scarlet Clark, University Transitions & Neurodiversity‪.‬ Successful Student Transitions - A Time to Thrive

Welcome to an episode where we celebrate student voices.
In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Scarlet, an autistic PhD student who has experienced ups and downs in her 6 years of Higher Education.
It is a great conversation with Scarlet sharing her wisdom on the transition to university.
Listen to learn more about neurodiversity and if you have an autism diagnosis there are helpful pointers about applying to university and in gaining support.
They discuss
Doing the research on what support universities offer. This is usually though their Disability Service (DBS)It’s often a challenge to know about what support you might need at university because you don't know it until you get there. Your needs might change at different stages of your university experience.Scarlet’s skill in advocating for herself after a break from university. Making things happen for her and the students that come after her. The importance of focused support for autistic students e.g. burnout, scheduling work, noticing patterns of avoidance and developing reflection skills, preferably before the transition to university.Scarlet’s continued work to ensure the best support from her university and developing her skills to succeed.