Unlocking Potential
Empowering Young Neurodiverse Individuals to Thrive and Succeed
About Us
Milestone Mentoring works to support the needs of neurodiverse young people in and around Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. We strongly believe that just because you have a diagnosis, it doesn't mean you can't be successful.
However, sadly, many young people on the autistic spectrum find themselves excluded from many experiences that their neurotypical peers take for granted.Many neurodiverse young people struggle to manage school, friendships, and understanding the motivations of those around them. Consequently, many find themselves isolated and out of school. They often have restricted diets and become dependent on specific personal interests and/or digital devices.
Due to their experiences, these young people often develop unhelpful coping mechanisms, the outcomes of which make life tricky for them and those around them.
At Milstone Mentoring we have a dedicated team comprising teachers, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), Teaching Assistants (TAs), and support staff, all possessing extensive experience in working with neurodiverse young people within a special school setting.
Our team members are passionate about providing tailored support to meet the unique needs of each individual we work with. We understand the challenges faced by neurodiverse young people and are committed to empowering them to thrive in various aspects of their lives.
In addition to our educational staff, we also have licensed taxi drivers who play a crucial role in supporting the transportation needs of young people and their families, ensuring they can access appointments, school, and other essential services with ease.
Routes to Independence
When working with young people, there are three essential elements to consider when planning a tailored package for their journey towards independence.
Emotional
Helping young people to understand their diagnosis. Working with them to understand the positives as well as the challenges. This is the starting point to being able to make positive choices for themselves and positive choices when managing their anxiety or when things get tricky.
Social
Helping young people understand themselves in the context of others. How the choices they make affect others as well as starting to understand the motivation of others. This is the starting point for being able to understand other people, so they not only make good choices for themselves, but also for those around them. A starting point for understanding friendships and relationships
Academic
Assisting young people in reaching their full potential and addressing challenging subjects or activities serves as the initial step toward obtaining qualifications necessary for progressing to the next stage of their journey.
