SCILD: Stands for so many things....

Welcome to SCILD! My name's Christian, and in 1998 I was lucky enough to be told I had ADHD when I was 14. Luckier still was that I found what would now be called a Neurodiverse Learning Skills Tutor before it was a thing. The skills I learned were invaluable and got me through a degree, teacher training and the challenges and hurdles in life generally, all because my potential was seen. I didn't have a disability; I was just travelling the wrong learning path.

I have had a passion since then, both personally, and my career has also been driven by helping other neurodiverse people understand and discover their TRUE potential. I have 15 years' experience as a secondary teacher where I was Neurodiversity Ambassador, as well as several years as a specialist neurodiversity learning skills tutor and mentor for 9-19 year olds before deciding to take the leap and start SCILD.

Ever feel like your amazing brain works a little differently, and sometimes the world just hasn't caught up? Well, you've landed in the right place! At Scild Neurodiverse Learning Skills, we're all about celebrating those brilliant, unique minds.

There are many ways to learn; some work for some, but not for others, and there is no one right way. You're probably here because you know you have the ability and intelligence, but haven't yet found the most effective ways for you to work and achieve your best. This service was set up to help you discover and implement those personalised strategies, set and achieve personal, work or school goals, empowering you to thrive. So, whether you're a young person ready to conquer school, or a newly diagnosed adult finally putting pieces together, we're here for you. We're based right here in Exeter, but thanks to the magic of Zoom, we can connect wherever you are!