NMH Specialist Mentor: Autism

Eleanor is a fully trained Specialist Mentor for autistic students studying in the North East of England. She brings both her coaching skills and her many years of experience working with autistic young people to this role.

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How can mentoring help me? 

Mentoring provides weekly support and can mean the difference between just surviving and truly thriving at University. 

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Areas mentoring can help you with:

• Transition to university

• Social engagement

• Organisation

• Living Independently, living with others

• setting and achieving goals 

• Motivation

• Overcoming barriers

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Live Well Learn Well is listed as a Non-Medical Help Supplier on the list provided by Student Finance England. We offer in-person and online support to students attending Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Durham universities. We can offer support outside office hours on a case-by-case basis.

In order to access this fully funded support, a student needs to be assessed by a qualified Needs Assessor at their local Assessment Centre. You can find your nearest centre by clicking on the button below.