Support for University Students with Autism (SUSA)

SUSA provides specialist mentoring for people with autism

About SUSA

SUSA is based in Birmingham and run by Sue Green. I am an experienced professional offering mentoring to autistic people, mainly students in higher education. This ranges from HND to undergraduate to PhD level.

My approach includes looking at your strengths, not just your weaknesses. Together we will examine your existing coping strategies, as well as discovering new ones. Your self-esteem and well-being will hopefully improve; to the point of feeling proud to be autistic.

Services

I work with private clients usually in person, or via video platforms or phone. I have delivered autism awareness sessions at the University of Birmingham, the Institute of Physics in London, Birmingham City University, and Newman University.

Contact me: email susabham@live.com

                     text/phone 07810430037

History

SUSA was established in 2008, and has worked with all four universities in Birmingham.

Testimonials

‘I was sceptical at first about having a mentor. However, now any problems I have, I can talk to her. I am more relaxed, and my grades have improved.'  

'Just to say I really appreciate all the help you gave me. I now have teaching jobs at two universities, and also have been contracted to write a book. Your sessions played a role in me getting to this point, so thank you so much.' 

'Thank you so much for all you helped me with, it has given me the foundation to be the person I am now.' 

'I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your exceptional guidance and unwavering support throughout my degree. Your dedication and commitment to your role is amazing!'

‘You have helped make my time at university more enjoyable, and helped me to build my confidence and my social skills. Sometimes just having someone to talk to is what matters most.’ 

‘I would not have been able to complete my degree without you as my mentor. You have helped me cope through thick and thin; stress, anxiety, and loss, and I am eternally grateful for your support.’ 

‘Everything you have done for me is invaluable and I can't thank you enough. I couldn’t have got this far without you, and I owe you so much! You have helped my confidence grow so much that I rarely doubt my abilities now.’ 
‘I couldn’t have got this far without you. One of the things that helped most was being able to voice things out loud to another person. Simply doing that helped me gain perspective and come up with my own ideas.’
‘Your sessions are really helping our son. I think it is the only time he can say what he really feels.’ 
'Just to say thank you for the amazing help you have given our daughter. It is such a huge relief for us as parents that you are there for her.' 

‘XXY is really going to miss you; you have helped him so much.  It has been so good for him to feel he can talk to someone, and you really understood him. You have been one of the best things about going to university.‘

Also read 'Kyle's story' on the last page.