The most effective coping mechanism I had was to sit somewhat off-center to avoid the loudest section of the lecture hall.


The most effective coping mechanism I had was to sit somewhat off-center to avoid the loudest section of the lecture hall.

Video. The transition to university is major, major change, right? And, autistic people, we often thrive on predictability. It’s really valuable to spend some time exploring the physical environment of a university campus before you start.

Only you can say whether you are upset by any of these common sensory challenges, and whether there are stimuli that distress you that I haven’t listed here. You can hardly develop coping strategies if you’re not sure what you’re coping with!