SPECIALIST MENTOR ASC - (ASC/ADHD/ADD)
I’m a coach, mentor, and guide who believes everyone has untapped potential waiting to be discovered. Whether working with individuals, teams, or anyone navigating the unique challenges of life, my approach blends empathy, creativity, and practical strategies.
Over the years, I’ve discovered that growth comes from understanding each person’s unique strengths, overcoming barriers, and creating tailored strategies for progress. Recently, I’ve extended this work to include Specialist Mentoring for Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC, ADHD, ADD). Through one-to-one support, I help individuals build the confidence, independence, and skills they need to thrive—academically, professionally, and personally. This mirrors my coaching philosophy: personalised guidance, practical tools, and encouragement for meaningful, sustainable change.
Whether through creative coaching, mentoring, or supporting neurodiverse clients, my focus remains the same: to empower people to gain clarity, develop resilience, and make progress toward their goals—in life, learning, and work.
Key Points
Purpose and Focus
Guide individuals in understanding expectations—whether academic or professional—and what success requires in their environment.
Identify barriers to learning or work performance and offer strategies to overcome them.
Building Skills for Independence:
Develop organisation, time-management, and workload planning strategies tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Support prioritisation and realistic goal-setting, creating clear plans and achievable targets.
Encourage gradual growth in self-reliance, reducing long-term dependence on support.
Practical Approaches:
Use visual schedules, checklists, colour-coding, and consistent routines to simplify daily tasks.
Break complex instructions or projects into manageable steps with clear, concrete language.
Teach structured problem-solving models, helping individuals explore solutions independently.
Reducing Stress and Anxiety:
Work with individuals to identify triggers—through reflective discussions, diaries, or other tools—and develop coping strategies.
Encourage clear, direct communication and integrate personal interests to make tasks motivating and relevant.
Foster emotional regulation and resilience through self-care, breathing techniques, and positive reinforcement.
Collaboration and Flexibility:
Co-create personalised support plans with agreed “exit strategies” and trusted contacts.
Adjust schedules, workloads, or tasks when needed to prevent burnout or disengagement.
Professional Expertise:
In-depth understanding of autism and neurodiversity in a variety of settings.
Ability to blend evidence-based approaches with compassionate, client-centred mentoring.
Summary
Every journey I undertake—be it coaching, mentoring, or Specialist Mentor ASC support—is guided by the belief that with the right support, reflection, and practical strategies, anyone can unlock their potential.
Through creative coaching, structured mentoring, and tailored neurodiverse support, I help individuals navigate challenges, develop independence, and achieve their goals. By blending empathy, insight, and actionable strategies, I aim to create lasting growth, confidence, and resilience.
If you’re curious about how this approach could support you—or someone you care about—you can explore my Specialist Mentor ASC services, or reach out to discuss how we might work together. Every path is unique, and I’m here to help guide it—whether for personal, academic, or professional growth.
Accreditation
National Autistic Society CPD Certification: Autism and Communication / Autism, Stress and Anxiety / Understanding Autism / Autism and Sensory Experiences / Supporting Families / Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum
