Neurodivergent students and specific learning disabilities

We support neurodivergent students with a range of visible and invisible differences, and specific learning disabilities. These include:

• Neurodivergence (ADD, ADHD, ASD, etc)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Dysgraphia
• Dyscalculia

'Specific learning disabilities' is a broad term to describe conditions which affect the way the brain processes information needed for reading, writing, or maths – whether long-term or due to illness, a medical condition or injury.

Accessing support

If you've been diagnosed with a specific learning disability, it's important for us to see the report to give you the best support.

Check how to verify your disability.

If you don't have a medical diagnosis but something is making study harder than it should be, book an appointment with a student advisor. We can arrange a learning assessment through AUT that helps identify your strengths and where you might need support. From there, we'll create a plan with you that helps you succeed in your studies and reach your full potential.

Types of support for students with specific learning disabilities

You can access:

• Information on disability-related issues
• Access to a learning assessment
• Support to discuss your needs with programme leaders and lecturers
• Guidance on using technology to study efficiently, stay organised and manage your time
• Strategies for accessing lecture content and notes, like Notes Online
• Help to manage your study load
• Assistive technology
• Alternative arrangements for assessments and exams, like extra time or use of technology