Steady Steps to Exams

Calm, Structured Exam Support for Neurodivergent A‑Level Students

A six-week online programme supporting executive function, revision, and emotional regulation for students with Autism and/or ADHD approaching exams.

Support your neurodivergent teenager in approaching exams with greater confidence, clarity, and calm.

Exams can be overwhelming for neurodivergent students, not because they lack knowledge of the content, but because revision, planning, memory, anxiety, and task initiation place significant demands on executive function. This six-week programme is designed specifically for A-level students with autism and/or ADHD who are approaching exams and need practical, compassionate support that aligns with their brain, not against it.

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Who This Programme Is For

This programme is ideal for students who:

· Feel overwhelmed or paralysed by revision

· Struggle to get started, stay focused or remember information

· Experience high levels of exam anxiety, shutdown or avoidance

· Have ASD, ADHD, or overlapping traits (diagnosed or not)

· Have access arrangements but don’t know how to use them effectively

· Are capable students whose grades don’t reflect their effort

It is suitable for:

- Year 13 students approaching final A‑level exams

- Year 12 students preparing for mocks

- Distance‑learning or self‑study students

What Makes This Programme Different

This is not a generic study skills course.

It is a neurodivergent‑affirming executive function programme that:

· Explains why revision feels hard for Autistic/ADHD brains

· Reduces shame, panic and self‑blame

· Focuses on skills that transfer across subjects

· Balances structure with flexibility

· Prioritises emotional regulation as much as productivity

Students are never told to “just try harder”, “be more organised” or “revise like everyone else”.

Practical Details

· Group size: Maximum of 8 students to ensure individual attention and psychological safety

· Platform: Online (Zoom)

· Live sessions: One 60-minute session per week for six weeks

· Additional resources: Weekly video and worksheet provided

· Recordings: Available if a session is missed

· Accessibility: Designed with Autistic and ADHD needs in mind

What Students Will Learn

Over six weeks, students will:

· Understand how their brain works under exam pressure

· Learn realistic planning strategies that reduce avoidance

· Develop tools to start tasks and keep going

· Use revision techniques that support memory and focus

· Manage anxiety, perfectionism and emotional overwhelm

· Feel more confident, prepared and self‑aware going into exams

Is This the Right Fit?

This programme is a good fit if your child or student:

- Is bright but overwhelmed

- Needs structure without pressure

- Benefits from understanding why things are hard

- Wants practical tools, not lectures.

It may not be suitable for students who need subject‑specific tuition or crisis mental health support.

Cost & Booking

Cost: £150 per student for the full six-week programme (payment plan available - 2 x £75).

The small group size (maximum of 8 students) allows for calm, supportive sessions while keeping the programme more affordable.

Next Steps

If you are a parent or carer who would like to:

· Check whether this programme is a good fit for your child

· Ask questions about suitability, accessibility or readiness

· Reserve a place on the next programme

Please book a call to arrange an informal, no-pressure conversation.

Places are limited to maintain a supportive group environment.

Support your neurodivergent teenager in approaching exams with greater confidence, clarity, and calm

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