Academic Coaching
We connect neurodiverse students with learning support
Academic Coaching
In these coaching sessions, students develop a toolbox of learning strategies. These personalized tools and approaches help students understand, remember and use what they’re learning. Through one-on-one coaching, each student develops strategies to fit their unique needs: organizing their thoughts, managing their time, or finding new ways to approach assignments.
These strategies build confidence, strengthen academic skills and make learning more manageable and effective.
Sample approaches:
Active reading strategies
Memory techniques
Time management strategies
Test preparation and test-taking techniques
Note-taking methods
Summarization and paraphrasing skills
Assistive Technology Assessment
Work with students to explore tools that support their individual learning needs, whether reading, writing, organization or focus. This service helps find technologies, such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and planning tools, aligning with learning style. Prioritizing tools your student is already using, building on what’s familiar and effective, the goal for these assessments is to build confidence, improve access to learning and foster independence.
Assistive Technology Training
These one-on-one assistive technology training sessions help students use tools and technologies that match their learning strengths. These sessions include hands-on guidance with technologies like text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and organizational and planning tools. The training is personalized and practice-focused, showing students how to use these tools in authentic learning situations. This work seeks to blend these technologies with effective learning strategies to ensure students can seamlessly integrate these tools into their academic work.
Guidance for Grant Funding
Beginning post-secondary studies is stressful, and finding ways to fund your education can feel overwhelming. I offer step-by-step guidance to:
find appropriate funding opportunities
help you understand grant requirements
ensure you provide the correct documentation
Post-secondary students with disabilities may be eligible for financial assistance, depending on individual needs and supporting documentation:
Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities (CSG-D)
Up to $2,800 in fundingCanada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE)
Up to $20,000 in funding
To qualify for the CSG-D or CSG-DSE, you must:
apply for a student loan
submit documentation about your disability and related learning barriers
Students may also benefit from the Assistive Services and Equipment Grant, and I can help navigate the application process. Together, we explore your eligibility for these assistive supports and the funding requirements.
These sessions also prepare students to meet with post-secondary accessibility advisors.
Post-Secondary Transition Coaching
Starting post-secondary studies can feel overwhelming, especially when you're figuring everything out at once. I offer one-on-one support to students who want guidance as they begin their academic journey.
Together, we can walk through the steps to starting school, get clear answers to your questions, and prepare for conversations with instructors, academic advisors and accessibility staff.
