Neurodivergent students and specific learning disabilities

Neurodivergent or living with a specific learning disability? You've got support here. We work with students who have:

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

'Specific learning disabilities' is a broad term for challenges with listening, speaking, reading, writing, remembering, reasoning 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 (usually from an educational psychologist) to give you the best support.

Don't have an assessment yet but something's making study harder than it should be? Book an appointment with us. We can arrange a learning assessment through AUT that helps identify your strengths and where you need support. From there, we'll build 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