Monique de Comarmond - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
I chose this specific course because I've heard a lot about Tizard Centre [University of Kent] and it's wonderful reputation and once I
looked more into the course I found that it's a good platform for me for my future studies. I'm hoping to do - one day - a doctorate in Educational Psychology so
I feel like this is really a perfect springboard, in a way. I would say probably my biggest challenge is associated with the policy side of it.
I've never really read many policies or articles as so legally associated with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) and so that was quite challenging
working out what the most key areas are and how to really focus my reading associated with those. I would say that my favorite piece of work so far is my
dissertation. The title is 'Exploring Students Experiences with Autism in Special Education Settings'. This is really interesting for me as it's linked
with what I'd hope to do in the future - working in schools and working out ways for [autistic students] - how
to most benefit them and help them achieve their potential. I would say the staff and lecturers here at Tizard are incredible. They're all
really friendly all really supportive and nine times out of 10 if you say, "are you available at this time?" they will make time for you and assist
you with anything that you need help with. My plans when I finished my course I would say are hopefully getting a job that can apply what I've learned so far
and eventually I'd love to do a doctorate to become an Educational Psychologist.The main advice that I would give a
student coming to do IDD at TIzard Centre is that we only attend lectures for one week a month. The rest of the three weeks may seem like free time but
in that time you have to be really organised and manage your time properly to get all the work done that you need to. But it's also really important to
remember take time for yourself and as difficult as a Master's programme is, it's so worth it.