Your difference
is your edge
Lateral Minds provides specialist mentoring and study skills support for neurodivergent students in higher education — and the universities and colleges that support them.
ADHD & Autism specialist
Person-centred support that works with how your brain actually works — not against it.
DSA-funded support available
Specialist mentoring and study skills tuition through your Disabled Students’ Allowance.
For the inventors & builders
You think differently. We help you channel that into your degree — and beyond.
“The students who find conventional education hardest are often the ones with the most to offer.”
At Lateral Minds, we believe neurodivergent students — the systems thinkers, the creative problem solvers, the inventors — deserve support that understands how they actually think. Not support that tries to make them think differently.
Who we work with
Support that meets you
where you are
Whether you’re a student looking for the right support, or a university seeking a trusted specialist provider — Lateral Minds is here.
Tailored support for the way your mind works
You’re not broken. You’re different — and with the right support, that difference becomes your greatest asset. We work 1:1 with neurodivergent students to build the skills, strategies and confidence to thrive in higher education.
- Specialist mentoring for ADHD and autism
- Study skills tailored to your learning style
- Academic writing and research support
- Creative and inventive thinkers especially welcome
- DSA-funded sessions available
- Remote and in-person options
A specialist provider you can rely on
Lateral Minds offers direct contracts with universities and colleges for specialist mentoring and study skills provision. Every member of our team is qualified, DBS-checked, and experienced in neurodivergent support.
- Direct university and college contracts
- Specialist Mentoring (NMH Level 4)
- Specialist Study Skills Tuition
- Staff CPD and neurodiversity training
- Group workshops and academic skills sessions
- Flexible remote and in-person delivery
What we offer
Everything you need,
under one roof
From 1:1 mentoring to staff training and speaking engagements — a full range of specialist education services.
Specialist Mentoring
1:1 mentoring for students with ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent profiles. DSA-funded and direct referrals welcome.
Specialist Study Skills
Personalised study skills tuition covering research, academic writing, planning, time management and exam preparation.
Academic Writing Workshops
Group and 1:1 sessions helping students develop confident, effective academic writing skills across all disciplines.
Staff CPD & Neurodiversity Training
Practical training for university staff on supporting neurodivergent students — building understanding and inclusive practice.
Speaking & Keynotes
Engaging talks on neurodiversity, learning difference and educational equity — for conferences, open days and staff development days.
Online Resources & Courses
Self-paced online resources and short courses supporting neurodivergent learners to build skills independently.
Our standards
Quality you can
count on
Every Lateral Minds mentor and tutor meets the same rigorous standards — so universities and students can be confident in the quality of provision.
Level 4 NMH qualified
All mentors and tutors hold Level 4 Non-Medical Helper qualifications — the standard required for DSA-funded specialist provision.
Enhanced DBS checked
Every member of the Lateral Minds team holds a current enhanced DBS certificate — renewed regularly as standard.
ADHD & ASC specialists
Our team specialises in ADHD and autism support — bringing genuine expertise rather than generalist knowledge.
Teaching qualifications
Our team holds recognised teaching qualifications, ensuring a rigorous and pedagogically sound approach to study skills delivery.
Fully insured
Lateral Minds carries full professional indemnity and public liability insurance for all services delivered.
Outcomes focused
We track student progress and provide regular reports — so universities and students can see the impact of support.
Ready to find out how we can help?
Whether you’re a student looking for support, or a university wanting to discuss a partnership — we’d love to hear from you.