Thinking Differently Café

Key Information:

Date and time: Tue 28 February 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Location: 4D24, Frenchay Campus Library, Further info
Contact: Access and Learning Strategies Team (ALS) als@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 83589
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking not required

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Description

Come and chat to our friendly specialists in Specific Learning Differences and Neurodiversity (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism) who can help you develop strategies to enhance your grades and connect with like-minded peers.

Do you think differently to others?
Do you wonder if you have undiagnosed Specific Learning Differences, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism?
Do you have a neurodivergent profile and want to learn new strategies to enhance your grades?
Want some revision tips or help dealing with exam nerves?
Want to explore new approaches to research, reading and notetaking?
Are you stuck on how to get started on an assignment or managing your workload and would like tips on how to get the most out of teaching sessions?
Want to spend time focusing on an assignment or revision with advice available?

We offer a welcoming space where you can come along with a study related question or something you are working on a place to meet like-minded students, to share ideas and support advice on screenings and diagnostic assessments.

How to attend

Turn up anytime during the session with some work or questions and feel free to bring a drink.

Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking not required

Location

4D24
Frenchay Campus Library
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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