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  • For example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    • Neurodiversity Celebration Week -  Events Programme 2025

      Here you can find details of all the events, activities and more taking place as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week at Queen Mary.
      https://www.qmul.ac.uk/neurodiversity-celebration-week/events-programme-2025/
    • Specific Learning Differences | Videos by those with them Page

      Students and Dominic Hurst speak about their diagnoses of different specific learning differences.

    • Screening Questionnaire for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) | DDS URL

      You will find the DDS screening questionnaire here.

      If you submit this questionnaire, it will be reviewed by the Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) to see if you are likely to have one or more of dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD.

    • Disability And Dyslexia Service for students at the Institute of Dentistry

      The Disability and Dyslexia Service’s (DDS) Disability Adviser for students in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry will be based in the Institute of Dentistry from 12:00 – 14:00 on the last Tuesday of the month (room TBC on the day). 

      Our adviser can provide guidance and support in the following areas:

      • Applying for funding through the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
      • Implementing practical support such as:
        • Processing of applications for Examination Access Arrangements (e.g. additional time)
        • Recommendations for reasonable adjustments for teaching and placements
        • Accessing loaned equipment (e.g. digital recorders)
        • Specialist 1:1 support, where applicable, such as
          • Specialist one-to-one "study skills" tuition
          • Mentoring support for students with mental health difficulties and conditions on the autistic spectrum.

      We are offering pre-booked appointments either 1 hour long or 20 minutes if you just have a quick query. 

      Appointments are offered face-to-face or online. 

      More information about the Services we offer can be found on the Disability and Dyslexia Service’s Website.

       The link for booking is IoD DDS Booking (office365.com)


    • Dyslexia

    • Dyslexia | Video by Dominic Hurst QMplus Media Video
    • Dyslexia | Adult Checklist URL

      If you would like to get an idea of whether you might have dyslexia, use this checklist.

    • British Dyslexia Association URL

      The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has been the voice of dyslexic people since 1972. We are a membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all.

    • Dyspraxia

      Please also see the resources for help in developing fine motor skills: https://qmplus.qmul.ac.uk/mod/tab/view.php?id=1969015

    • Dyspraxia | Video by Dominic Hurst QMplus Media Video
    • Dyspraxia Foundation URL

      Lots of resources for adults with dyspraxia.

    • ADHD

    • ADHD | Video by Dominic Hurst QMplus Media Video
    • Young Minds | ADHD URL

      Struggling to concentrate, having too much energy or not being able to easily control your behaviour are some of the symptoms of ADHD. Find out more about ADHD and how to get help.

    • AADD-UK URL

      The site for and by adults with ADHD.

      There is a page on this site for helping students with ADHD cope at university.

      https://aadduk.org/living-with-adhd/university-college-issues/

    • A mindfulness prescription for adult ADHD URL

      Psychiatrist Lidia Zylowska shares how people with ADHD can manage their restless minds.

      There is a podcast here:


    • Autism

    • Autism | Video by Dominic Hurst QMplus Media Video
    • Autistic Doctors International URL

      We are a group of autistic medical doctors with a shared vision. At the time of writing this, our membership includes over 500 autistic doctors. We believe that autistic doctors bring a variety of strengths to healthcare, including an array of benefits for autistic patients. We adopt a neurodiversity-affirmative approach to our work, which centres around four core areas:

      • Support
      • Advocacy
      • Research
      • Education

    • The Spectrum URL

      An Australian site with resources about autism.

    • Professional and masking behaviours guide for autistic students File
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