Autism or Asperger Syndrome

Support for learners with Autism or Asperger Syndrome

The Autism Support Team can provide advice, support, information and guidance for any student at Newcastle College who has Autism or Asperger syndrome.

What is Autism Spectrum Condition?

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a lifelong developmental difficulty that affects the way a person communicates and relates to the world around them.

People with ASC may experience:

  • Difficulties with social interaction

  • Difficulties with verbal and non-verbal communication

  • Difficulties with imaginative or abstract thinking

What Kinds of Support can the Autism Team offer?

The Autism Team can offer students a wide range of services including:

  • advice, guidance and information

  • 1:1 support in the classroom

  • 1:1 support outside the classroom

  • group support in the classroom

  • 1:1 mentoring sessions

  • 1:1 study support outside the classroom

  • the loan of assistive technology and/or specialist equipment

  • support in exams and with Special Exam Consideration applications

  • help with applications for funding and finance

  • a Base Room to use at break times, after classes and for study

  • social groups, social activities and social skills training

  • links to other organisations that may be able to help

Students can request support at any time during their studies. The Autism Support Team will work with students and the appropriate course teams to assess the student's needs and the support required. This will be regularly reviewed. The Autism Support Team will do its best to help students achieve success at Newcastle College.