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Recently two PhD researchers in the PRaES group presented posters about their research. Here, Sam Szade shares her experience of presenting at the School of Psychology & Clinical Languages Sciences PhD and ECR Conference<\/strong> on 27th March 2026 at the University of Reading:<\/p>\n

As a part time, by distance PhD student who only started the programme in September 2025, one of my biggest fears was my first conference. With the encouragement of my supervisors Prof Alana James and Dr Paul Jenkins, I prepared and presented a poster at the School’s PhD & ECR conference.\u00a0 Imposter syndrome well and truly kicked in on the day. Should I be here? Have I done enough to be presenting? As I sat through the morning of oral presentations and blitzes, I started to relax. There were some insightful and inspirational talks presented, and this helped me see where the process would lead me to over the next few years and what was expected of me in terms of presenting my research. When it was time for the poster presentation, I grew worried. Would anyone be interested in me and my protocol\u2026 I mean I\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0done any actual research yet. But I\u00a0couldn\u2019t\u00a0have been more wrong. I had lots of conversations, questions,\u00a0encouragement\u00a0and advice. People saying they were looking forward to seeing my updates next year on what the scoping review had\u00a0identified. And where it was going to lead me in my research journey.<\/p>\n

My protocol is planning out my scoping review that shall investigate \u201cThe extent and nature of support mechanisms and outcomes of autistic students in the UK\u201d<\/em>.\u00a0It\u00a0will look for existing literature of UK based higher education students who have autism and map out what support is available to them.\u00a0Also, it will\u00a0map out what happens to this\u00a0cohort of students if they finish their education. Are they moving seamlessly into the world of work or post graduate studies\u00a0or are they struggling to transition from university to the wider world?\u00a0Although\u00a0preliminary findings are suggesting not all feel supported enough to finish their qualifications and are dropping out of university\u00a0midway.\u00a0The\u00a0results from the scoping review shall then shape the next steps in my PhD journey\u00a0looking into the mental health of higher education autistic students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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