Discover Atypie-Friendly

Our University is committed to the Atypie-Friendly program, which provides tools to improve your inclusion.

Atypie-Friendly is financed by the France 2030 Program, part of the National Strategy for Autism. It brings together 25 partner universities committed to the inclusion of students with an ASD.
Previously dedicated to supporting students with autism (Aspie-Friendly), it is gradually opening up to other neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders with or without hyperactivity and Specific Learning Disorders...)

The aim: to build an inclusive university by improving the reception of students with ASD and supporting them towards social and professional integration.

What does Atypie-Friendly do for you?

We start from your individual needs.

Our actions with you: 
- Before entering university: Facilitate your orientation and transition to higher education, in liaison with your secondary school (lycée)
- At university: Set up a study accommodation that meets your needs during your university course
- On leaving university: Work on your social and professional integration.

No standard accommodation: support is tailored to each student and each course of study.

A few examples of accommodations: 
- Spreading out the duration of studies
- Organizing exams (composition in a special room, adapted subjects, etc.)
- Proposing special pedagogical adaptations whenever possible.

Your path with Atypie-Friendly?

Not sure which direction to take? Our guidance counselors can help.

Have you decided on your university? Contact the local team for a first meeting

Want to live close to your course? Ask for accommodation from CROUS, a partner of the Atypie-Friendly scheme (Crous web link).

How do I start my academic year? Atypie-Friendly organizes a pre-start (online or sometimes at universities). It's a good idea to attend to prepare for the start of your new academic year.

Methodology is crucial to success. From now on, you can follow an online module specifically adapted for autistic students: atypie-friendly.fr/mtu

Receive regular information via the Atypie-Friendly newsletter - https://atypie-friendly.fr/inscription/

Questions and answers

HOW DO YOU ENTER THE SYSTEM ?
It's a voluntary process. You can contact the university's Atypie-Friendly team using the contact form: atypie-friendly.fr/contact/ and/or the AMU team atypie-friendly@univ-amu.fr

You can also talk to the Disability Missions or Health Services at each site, asking them to put you in touch with the team. You will be offered an interview to find out about your particular needs.

IS AUTISM KNOWN AT UNIVERSITY?
Yes: Atypie-Friendly organizes awareness-raising events for university staff and students alike. Of course, this doesn't make everyone a specialist in autism, but it can improve everyone's knowledge and thus facilitate exchanges between everyone.

IS IT FAIR TO OTHERS IF I BENEFIT FROM ACCOMMODATIONS?
Yes: accommodations are made to compensate for a disability. They do not give you any advantage over other students. They are a right. In fact, it benefits everyone and helps the university move forward.

OTHER QUESTIONS?
You can consult the Frequently Asked Questions section of the atypie-friendly.fr website: https://atypie-friendly.fr/le-projet/f-a-q/ or contact your site's Mission Handicap.