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Mon 12 Jan, 2026 09:01 AM
Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, or have another neurodevelopmental condition, Leeds offers a wide range of support services to help you thrive academically and personally.
Disability services
The University of Leeds Disability Services team is dedicated to supporting students to ensure that every student has equal access to learning and campus life.
Some ways they can support you include:
Students can request tailored adjustments such as extra time in exams, permission to record lectures, deadline extensions, and early access to learning materials. These changes help reduce stress and create a level playing field for academic success.
The Disability Services can provide access to free software and apps designed to support learning. These tools include text-to-speech programs, mind-mapping software, and organizational apps that make studying more manageable.
If you need advice or want to register for support, you can attend drop-in sessions or book an online appointment with an advisor. They’ll guide you through the process and help you access the resources you need.
Location: Ground floor, Chemistry West Building
Email: disability@leeds.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)113 3433927
Mental health and wellbeing support
University life can be stressful, and neurodivergent students may face additional challenges.
Leeds offers a range of wellbeing services to help you feel supported:
Access short-term counselling, workshops, and self-help resources to manage stress and anxiety.
LUU provides confidential advice and student-run helplines, offering a safe space to talk and share experiences.
Regular meetings with your personal tutor can help you stay on track academically and provide a trusted point of contact for any concerns.
Neurodivergent-friendly initiatives
Leeds is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students.
The research project, devised by two neurodivergent academics, asks what could make spaces, practices, and resources inclusive from the perspective of undergraduate neurodivergent students.
The project aims to foster positive change to inform the co-creation of a toolkit centred on building inclusive spaces and resources.
Discover resources, guides and podcast episodes all created by neurodivergent students and experts that offer practical advice on navigating university life as a neurodivergent student.
The Neurodiversity Hub provides resources and support for ADHD, autism, and other conditions.
This is a one-stop information resource to support all neurodivergent young people in Leeds both with and without a formal diagnoses.
External support groups
Support doesn’t stop at campus, Leeds has active community groups which you might be interested in such as:
Leeds ADHD is a peer-support group for anyone with ADHD in Leeds, run by volunteers with lived experience of ADHD .
Meetings currently occur monthly on the first Thursday of each month from 6pm to 9pm at Northlight Arts Centre, 31 Potternewton Road, Leeds
Meetings are a drop-in format, no need to book, just turn up.
Meeting format:
- Meetings start at 6pm with one hour of meet and greet, to give everyone a chance to get there in time.
- Between 7pm and 9pm we sit and talk through 3 or 4 topics chosen by attendees.
Leeds Autism AIM is a free service for autistic adults in Leeds who receive little or no funded support
They offer support with self-advocacy, information, autistic-led groups and post-diagnostic support for newly-diagnosed autistic adults.
They run regular sessions for booked appointments only and drop-in autism hubs on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at The Community Wellbeing Hub in Chapeltown, Leeds.
