Study success
Studying while neurodivergent
Explore our guides to learn strategies for managing distractions, preparing for your lectures and organising your time at university.
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Planning and organisation
Our 'Planning and organisation' guide helps you to prepare for academic classes by setting up a home exit station and organise your time at university by creating a weekly study planner for each semester.
Included in this guide:
- Planning and organisation tips
- Finding time to study
- Getting ready for academic classes
Developing independent study skills
Our 'Developing independent study skills' guide introduces strategies for removing distractions and studying little and often to help you get academic tasks done. Other strategies will support you with carrying out research, from establishing personal learning goals to active reading and note-taking techniques.
The guide includes:
- Making the most of your independent study time
- Understanding your personal learning environment
- The benefits of study buddies
- Using academic skills
Preparing for lectures
Our 'Preparing for lectures' guide helps you to prepare for your lectures by helping you to manage distractions, engage with your material, and maximise your learning experience.
The guide includes:
- Thinking skills
- What to do before a lecture
- How to manage distractions in a lecture
- Reading strategies
