Our Approach:
Experience modern, evidence-based autism support and mentoring that adapts to individual needs. Our approach integrates the latest research to help foster a positive autistic identity.
Experience:
Our dedicated support team are neurodiversity experts with 20+ years of experience supporting young people with their transition to adulthood.
DfE Approved:
DfE-approved autism specialist provider of non-medical help for students claiming Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). We offer tailored support to unlock your potential.
The Team:
Heather - With a PGCert in autism, and two decades of experience, Heather is an expert in the neurodiversity field. She is the visionary and creator behind our transformative 'Navigator Program' and is deeply committed to empowering individuals to thrive in their own way and achieve their goals. Heather has extensive expertise in transitions, sensory processing, and Emotionally-Based School Avoidance. Heather is a passionate advocate for inclusive education and neurodiversity acceptance.
Graeme is an experienced SENCO and autism specialist teacher with over 20 years of dedicated work in Cumbria. His in-depth knowledge of the SEND landscape enables him to provide exceptional support to all students with special educational needs. Graeme's expertise in study skills, exam access arrangements, and reasonable adjustments, combined with his natural empathy for students, ensures they receive the best possible support to reach their full potential.
A Growing Team, Carefully Matched to Every Student
As The Autism Mentors has grown, so has our team of specialist professionals. We are proud to have expanded our expertise, bringing together mentors from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Together with in-house training this allows us to carefully match each student with the mentor best suited to their individual strengths, aspirations and support needs.
Our team includes professionals with experience in mental health services, education, apprenticeships, higher education, overseas education, sport and wellbeing, technology, employment support, coaching and mentoring, and other fields of specialist neurodiversity services. Many members of our team also bring valuable lived experience of neurodiversity, providing genuine understanding alongside professional expertise.
We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We take the time to understand each student's goals, interests and challenges before carefully matching them with a mentor who can build trust, develop confidence and provide meaningful, personalised support.
By combining specialist autism knowledge with diverse professional experience, we are able to support young people through every stage of their journey - from school and college, to university, apprenticeships, employment and independent adulthood.
What do we have planned?
At The Autism Mentors, we believe that learning never stops. Neurodiversity is an evolving field - and we're dedicated to staying at the forefront.
This year’s Autism & ADHD Show in Liverpool was well worth attending. It was great to see so many people doing meaningful work for the neurodivergent community - from professionals to families, advocates, and those with lived experience.
Hearing real stories from autistic and ADHD individuals was especially powerful. It gave depth and honesty to the discussions and reminded us why listening to lived experience matters.
As always, the day was filled with plenty to think about and a better sense of what’s happening in the field. It’s events like this that help us stay informed and reflective. Already looking forward to next year.
Our latest autism reading recommendation:
Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Adults: How to Make Your Life Better
By Luke Beardon
Available at Waterstones
Our other reading/audible recommendation:
The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness
By Prof Steve Peters
Available at Amazon
What people say about us
Emily
You've helped me in a variety of different ways, from developing study skills to understanding technology more to writing essays. You understand my needs and you help to solve them for me. What I like most is probably how for whatever problem I have, you're always able to help. I would definitely recommend you to a friend.
Dec 22, 2023
Matteus
I'm in the last year of my course, and this has been my best support so far; he understands my needs. I'm busy during the day when on placement; my sessions happen at the weekend or evening, sometimes even on the same day if I need to talk. I like that he is good at listening and helps me talk through different ways of fixing problems. I wish I had this support earlier on I my course.
Jan 1, 2024
Hannah
Having the support and someone to ask many questions to has been beneficial as well as having someone who is incredibly patient. It's been very helpful having someone very knowledgeable about supporting neurodiverse people in education with study skills and support. It's made accessing uni a lot less stressful. I would definitely recommend it.
Dec 21, 2023
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