HE Academic Support
Academic Support provides study support to students with a range of learning differences:
- dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD) and other specific learning diffculties (SpLDs)
- ADD/ADHD and autism spectrum conditions
- long term mental health dfficulties and conditions
- visual impairments
- hearing impairment and D/deaf students
- physical disabilities and/or long term health conditions
The Academic Support Team offers:
- Confidential, informal discussions about dyslexia and other specific learning differences or disabilities
- Screening for those who think that they might be dyslexic but have never been assessed, through Quickscan.
- Support with arranging Educational Psychologists’ assessments and applying for Disabled Students’ Allowances
- Regular academic support sessions for students receiving Disabled Student Allowances to support you with managing your studies.
- General study skills sign up tutorials for help with research, written work and organising your workload are available on a first come, first served basis throughout the academic year.
Covid-19 - blended learning support
During this time, in line with social distancing guidelines and University health and safety policy, Academic Support and Disability Advice will offer support remotely, via Google Meet/Hangouts, with limited face to face appointments, to ensure we deliver support safely.
Please get in touch with the team at dsa@leeds-art.ac.uk