What are specialist study skills support for SpLDs such as dyslexia?

Specialist study skills support for SpLD (Specific Learning Differences) is individualised academic coaching for students with dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia. It includes personalised learning strategies, time management techniques, note-taking methods, essay writing support, exam preparation, and assistive technology guidance tailored to each student's unique learning profile.

What is the difference between study skills support and mentoring for Autism and ADHD?

Study skills support for autism and ADHD focuses specifically on academic strategies like executive function development, task management, and study techniques. Specialist mentoring for ASC is more comprehensive, covering academic skills plus transition support, social navigation, communication with services, wellbeing management, and overall university life guidance.

Can specialist study skills support be funded through DSA or Access to Work?

Yes, specialist study skills support and mentoring can often be funded through the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) for eligible students in higher education, or through Access to Work for those in employment who are also studying. Contact your university's disability services or the relevant funding body for guidance on eligibility and application.

Our Services

At Authentically ND we offer thoughtful, practical DSA - NMH support to help learners navigate their studies with greater ease and confidence, empowering them with the tools and strategies to succeed.

Specialist Study Skills Support - SpLDs

Personally tailored One-to-one academic support for students with dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia. Giving skills time management, essay writing, effective note-taking, research strategies and much more.

Specialist Study Skills - ASC

We provide tailored, practical training to help learners with autism better navigate their studies through:

Executive function skills development
Sensory-aware study planning
Strategies for group work
Structured approaches to managing assignments

We focus on making empowering learners by giving them the tools to better access learning

Our Trainers

Our trainers are experienced in both the technology itself and the challenges of working in fast-paced, professional environments. We help you choose the right tools, set them up properly, and build them into your workflow in a way that supports focus, organisation and productivity over the long term.

Specialist Mentoring for ADHD and Autism

Our specialist mentoring offers practical, personalised support for autistic and ADHD professionals navigating the demands of modern workplaces.

We understand that success at work isn't just about technical skills, it's about managing executive functioning, sustaining energy, communicating needs effectively, and finding ways to work that align with your natural strengths.

Beyond Technical Skills: Customised, Guided, and Flexible Support

Mentoring sessions are tailored to each individual. We can support you with time management, task initiation, emotional regulation, workplace communication, sensory strategies, and building routines that fit how you actually think and work.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, starting a new role, or simply looking for better ways to manage your working life, our mentoring can offer insight, structure, and consistent support , always led by your goals, your needs, and your pace.
Mentoring is available through private funding or Access to Work, and can be short-term, long-term, or built into a wider support plan.

Our Mentors

Our mentors are not only highly qualified but also bring lived experience of neurodivergence, offering an approach that is empathetic, strengths-based and grounded in real-world understanding.

Body doubling and Co-Working Space

Our live, online body doubling rooms offer a calm, structured space to get things done alongside others. Whether you’re answering emails, writing reports, or trying to start a task you’ve been avoiding, these sessions create gentle accountability without pressure.

Simply having others present — even virtually — can reduce task paralysis, make it easier to start, and help sustain attention. Many neurodivergent professionals find that coworking like this helps lower stress, ease procrastination, and bring structure to the workday in a way that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.

Body doubling is particularly effective for people with ADHD and executive functioning challenges.

Resource Library and Digital Toolkits

All Workplace Support Hub subscribers and service users get access to our growing digital library — a collection of practical, neurodivergent-friendly resources designed to support focus, wellbeing, and executive functioning in the workplace.

The library includes downloadable toolkits, planners, self-coaching guides, and visual aids that help you manage your time, regulate energy levels, handle overwhelm, and build structure into your day.

We also offer straightforward how-to guides on assistive technology tools, emotional regulation techniques, and workplace self-advocacy.

Each resource is designed with cognitive accessibility in mind: clear layouts, flexible formats, visual options, and no unnecessary jargon. Whether you need support planning your week, managing transitions, or creating a sensory-friendly routine, our materials are there to offer support in your own time, at your own pace.

The library is updated regularly based on feedback and user need, and is included as part of our coworking subscriptions, mentoring packages, and workplace service bundles.