This research explores autistic university students’ experiences navigating sensory challenges and communication differences on campus. It highlights the “double empathy problem,” where misunderstandings occur between autistic and non-autistic individuals. Using applied linguistics, the study argues that mutual understanding is essential to ensure equitable access to education and improve student well-being and inclusion.

This research examines the ethical stakes of translation, using the Hiroshima "mokusatsu" case to illustrate how linguistic ambiguity can have far-reaching consequences, while also opening a broader reflection on the social responsibility of translators. It proposes service learning as a pedagogical model, integrating real-world translation tasks with ethical reflection. This approach enhances student responsibility, critical thinking, and civic engagement in professional translation practice.