Sab
Well-Known Member
Hi humans
I recently decided to go back to college after being out of school for more than 2 years and out of «in-person» school for around 10 (I have 2 online degrees). School used to be really difficult for me and I still feel very anxious when I'm in person in a class context because of there being a lot of people and because of having to interact. It just always felt like too much (having to absorb info while being around people or having to participate in class).
Anyway, now that I have an official diagnosis (I was diagnosed with ASD last January), I am thinking of asking for support and accomodation for my needs at my new school. I am wondering if anyone here has gone through that process of asking for accomodations for special needs? What kinds of support did you ask for? What kind of accomodations were you granted? Was there any negative aspect to coming out at school?
I feel pretty anxious about this big shift in my life. It is very different from the life I live now (mostly at home). I am also excited about learning new skills but mostly am scared of everything social, especially since I really struggled in the past.
Thanks in advance!
Sab
I recently decided to go back to college after being out of school for more than 2 years and out of «in-person» school for around 10 (I have 2 online degrees). School used to be really difficult for me and I still feel very anxious when I'm in person in a class context because of there being a lot of people and because of having to interact. It just always felt like too much (having to absorb info while being around people or having to participate in class).
Anyway, now that I have an official diagnosis (I was diagnosed with ASD last January), I am thinking of asking for support and accomodation for my needs at my new school. I am wondering if anyone here has gone through that process of asking for accomodations for special needs? What kinds of support did you ask for? What kind of accomodations were you granted? Was there any negative aspect to coming out at school?
I feel pretty anxious about this big shift in my life. It is very different from the life I live now (mostly at home). I am also excited about learning new skills but mostly am scared of everything social, especially since I really struggled in the past.
Thanks in advance!
Sab