Some people study better in the morning, others at night. Work out which time suits you and plan to study then. Don’t study much later than your usual bedtime – this can make you too tired to study properly.
The Cornell note-taking method consists of writing full notes in the right-column during class, picking out keywords to put in the left margin, and writing a 5-line summary of the page at the bottom.
Some people with autism may wonder why they are ‘different’ when they notice that other people appear to intuitively know how to communicate & interact with each other.
People with autism often have difficulty relating to, recognising and understanding other people’s emotions and feelings, and expressing their own, which can make it more difficult for them to fit in socially.
Positive self-talk creates positive self-image and self-esteem, leading to positive self-talk. Take control of your self-talk and start a positive cycle.
Having beautiful notes and a perfectly highlighted textbook doesn’t matter if you don’t understand the information in it. Your only goal is to understand the information so it will stick with you for assignments, tests and life.
There are a few key elements every successful student needs to include in a study plan: time-management, motivation, concentration, asking for help.
You may see studying as something that only gets done at the last minute in a huge overnight cram session. Instead, try setting aside some time every day to study. Summarise each lesson and task when complete – 10 minutes at the end of each session can greatly reduce exam stress later.
Along with the social difficulties, other characteristics of autism vary from one person to another and often include: love of routines, sensory sensitivity, special interests, and learning disabilities.
Many of the social problems with autism are because the person is trying to make sense of a society governed by largely implied, infinitely fluctuating rules.