Specialist Autism Mentoring at University

The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub are delighted to welcome Join Brian Irvine (CRAE UCL Research & Engagement - PhD in Specialist (Autism) Mentoring in HE) to talk about the ins and outs of mentoring neurodivergent students in higher education – and beyond. With over a decade of experience as a Specialist Mentor and a background in participatory research, Brian will share how mentoring can help reshape students' views of themselves and support their flourishing both academically and personally. What You’ll Learn: Get a better understanding of what Specialist Mentoring is all about for autistic and ADHD university students. Discover a new way of thinking about mentoring that could be helpful in different educational settings. The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub The Wellbeing Hub is a new initiative, funded by University of Reading Alumni. The aim of the Hub is to bring together autistic people, their families, practitioners and researchers to co-produce and deliver neurodiversity-affirming activities that support autistic young people and their families to thrive and flourish.

If you have any questions about the Hub or any of our events, please visit the Centre for Autism website (https://research.reading.ac.uk/autism/) or contact cfaevents@reading.ac.uk