Autism Hampshire: Specialist Mentoring Support

The team of qualified Specialist Mentors is experienced in providing 1-1 support to Higher Education students who:

• May be on the autism spectrum
• May have mental ill health
• May have a Specific Learning Difference

This DSA accredited service aims to empower students to develop condition specific strategies that enable them to overcome barriers to learning.

Specialist Mentoring can support with:

• Developing a better understanding and awareness of the student’s condition and how it may impact on university life and academic study.
• Developing coping strategies and approaches that enable students to manage their studies successfully and independently.
• Reflecting on and reviewing progress towards achieving set aims throughout the academic year.
• Identifying and reviewing action points
• Time management and organisational planning
• Signposting to University and local services for support available when needed.

Specialist Mentoring cannot support with:

• Proofreading
• Academic teaching
• Counselling/ medical advice
• Advocacy

However, students will be signposted to and supported to access the most appropriate services and support when needed.