Mentoring
Why mentoring?
Because One-to-One Support Changes Everything.
Struggling with happiness or to reach your full potential in school, higher education, or work? Our specialist autism mentoring is waiting for you.
Mentoring with us isn't one-size-fits-all advice — we provide tailored strategies, practical CBT tools, and genuine understanding to help you build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters to you.
With a dedicated mentor in your corner, you’ll stop just getting by — and start moving forward.
How can your service be funded?
Our mentoring services are often privately funded. However, we work with employers, schools, and local authorities to provide support. Many clients utilise their child’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan funding to cover the cost of our services.
Our services are free to those who receive DSA NMH (Non Medical Help) for Higher Education. See. the DSA NMH page for more info.
How can your service be accessed?
We offer both in-person and remote mentoring sessions to provide flexibility and accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Are you able to work with young people?
Yes, with over 22 years' experience, we specialise in targeted mentoring and study skills for young people. Our expert mentors provide tailored support to help students reach their full potential, both inside and outside of school. Our team is fully safeguarding trained and hold up-to-date DBS checks which are registered with the update service.
Do you work with employers and education providers?
We work with employers directly including through the access-to-work scheme, and with education providers, including local education authorities. Our services is flexible and we have a wealth of experience working in different sectors.
We also offer consulting services for exam access arrangements.
What makes us different from other service providers?
Other providers may not be autism specialists. Our directors are passionate about neurodiversity and hold advanced PGCert qualifications specifically in autism, ensuring a high level of knowledge, understanding and care. We are committed to ongoing learning and development, staying at the forefront of best practices. This means you can trust us to provide tailored, effective support for your unique needs.
Our record speaks for itself. We have helped countless autistic individuals overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their goals. When you choose us, you can trust that you're partnering with a team that is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of autistic individuals and their families.
DSA Support
If I’m not happy with my current DSA Autism study skills and mentor, can I switch to the autism mentors for a better service?
Yes, you can, please make contact and we can help you do this.
Do you provide in person support at university?
Yes we are able to outsource our support to professionals we know located across the UK. However as most of our support happens outside of usual office hours, many of our clients prefer the flexibility of online support.
Info for DSA Needs Assessors -What are your current DSA Rates for NMH?
Specialist Mentor ASC - £50 (No VAT)
Specialist 1:1 Study Skills and Strategy Support ASC - £50 (No VAT)
Why do we believe we are the best?
At The Autism Mentors, we believe that learning never stops. Neurodiversity is an evolving field — and we're dedicated to staying at the forefront.
That’s why we invest in continuous professional development and actively engage with the latest research, thinking, and practice.
In June 2025, we’ll be attending The Autism and ADHD Show in Manchester, connecting with some of the UK’s leading neurodiversity professionals — so we can bring the very best to the people we support.
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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