ASC Specialist Mentoring
ASC specialist mentoring is for UK students studying in higher education who are autistic and/or have AD(H)D. The Specialist Mentoring is normally funded by Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). The mentor and mentee relationship is more informal than other support and usually lasts the duration of your studies to help you nativigare university successfully as a divergent learner. You can learn more about DSA on the Government's website.
ASC Specialist Mentoring provides ongoing 1-1 support! Specialist mentoring aims to reduce barriers to learning and support your academic and personal development while at university.
What is ASC Specialist Mentoring?
How ASC Specialist Mentoring can help you
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manage change and difficult emotions
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deal with challenging social situations
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develop social and communication skills
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create a healthy work/life balance
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access wider academic support and guidance
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manage course requirements (e.g., speaking in seminars, giving presentations)
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develop self-awareness and self-advocacy
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scope quiet (low-sensory) study spaces
Do you want to be mentored by me directly?
I am an ASC Specialist Mentor for autistic and ADHD university students, and you can choose me as your provider.
I also have lived experience of navigating AuDHD at a Russell Group university. I am a registered provider with DSA, working with me is an easy process that I will support you with step by step.
All of the general areas listed above that generic ASC mentors help with:
In addition:
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unpicking, supporting and finding solutions to complex experiences of intersectionality (race/disability/neurodivergence)
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unpicking, supporting and finding solutions to complex hidden social and sensory barriers
What can I help with?
Step 1: Contact me
Use the contact form below to pop me an email.
State that you are interested in being mentored.
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I will confirm within 3 days if I have space to mentor you.
Step 2: Contact DSA
I will email you with a step by step guide on how to request and gain funding by DSA.
Step 3: Approval
Once approved you will receive a DSA2 letter from DSA.
You send this to me.
We start our journey together.