Autism as an Example of a Disability Presenting Very Varied Support Needs
Abstract
Autism is a spectrum condition, and autistic people have very varied needs despite a shared diagnosis. In this chapter, I discuss the strengths and challenges for autistic students and academic staff, differences in diagnosis rates/masking, and outline a range of support strategies which can be readily embedded in a physical sciences context.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Disability Education and Employment
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Disability Rights and Representation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks
- Pages
- 196–212
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter