SEN & Specialist Tutoring Support
Patient, structured and highly tailored teaching for students with ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences. Progress at the right pace — no one-size-fits-all approaches, no rushing.
Begin a free conversationWhat's included
- Initial assessment to understand the student's learning profile, strengths and specific challenges
- Highly structured sessions with consistent routines — important for students with ASD and ADHD
- Multi-sensory teaching approaches adapted to the student's best learning modalities
- Executive function support: planning, organisation and study skills
- Subject tutoring (GCSE and A-Level sciences) with SEN-adapted delivery
- Exam access arrangement preparation — extended time tasks, reading support
- Parent progress updates after every session
Who this is for
This service is for students of any age who have a diagnosed or suspected learning difference including ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), dyslexia, dyspraxia or dyscalculia. It is also suitable for students whose learning needs have not yet been formally assessed, but who consistently struggle despite effort. I work with primary, secondary and sixth form students.
The credential that matters
My medical training includes significant study of neurodevelopmental conditions — I understand ASD, ADHD and dyslexia not just as educational labels, but as neurological differences with specific implications for how someone learns. This means I adapt my teaching genuinely, not cosmetically. I also understand that students with learning differences are often highly capable and motivated — they just need teaching that works with how their brain actually operates.
How it works
Learning profile session
We spend the first session understanding the student's strengths, challenges, diagnosis (if any) and what has or hasn't worked before.
Adapted plan
I design a teaching approach and session structure specifically for that student — not a generic SEN programme.
Regular sessions
Consistent weekly sessions with predictable routines. We build momentum gradually, never rushing or overwhelming.
Parent updates
Brief notes after every session with progress observations and any recommended follow-up at home.
“Our son has ASD and ADHD and has always struggled to find a tutor who truly understood how to work with him. Izem was different from the first session — she read him quickly, adapted her approach and he has made more progress in three months than in the previous two years. We cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Frequently asked
Does my child need a formal diagnosis before starting?
No — a formal diagnosis is not required to work with me. Many students benefit from adapted, structured teaching before a diagnosis is confirmed, or when assessment is in progress. We start from where the student is, not from a label.
How do you adapt your teaching for students with ADHD?
For students with ADHD I use shorter, more varied task sequences to maintain engagement; frequent active recall rather than passive reading; visual summaries and chunked material; and structured session openings and closings to help with transitions. Sessions are also more flexible in pacing — I follow the student's energy rather than a rigid plan.
Can you support students with dyslexia in science subjects?
Yes — dyslexia in science is often underestimated. I use visual diagrams, colour-coded notes, oral explanation and spaced retrieval rather than heavy reading-based approaches. For students with dyslexia, understanding the material is usually not the challenge — the challenge is accessing and expressing it, and I help with both.
Do you work with younger children (primary school age)?
I primarily work with secondary and sixth-form students, but I do take on Year 5 and 6 students where the need is there — particularly for science foundation work or 11+ preparation with adapted delivery. Please get in touch to discuss.
Begin a free conversation
No commitment. Just a conversation about your goals and how I can help. I respond within 24 hours.