@passhe.bsky.social
Professional Association of Specific Learning Difference Specialists in Higher Education (PASSHE). Founded in 2001, with a membership of over 500 professionals working across the UK. Previously known as the Association of Dyslexia Specialists in HE (ADSHE)
@passhe.bsky.socialThe ADHD and autism diagnosis debate risks missing a bigger question: what support do people actually receive? Reliable assessment matters, but so does support for people who face barriers without a diagnosis, or receive one and still get no help.
@passhe.bsky.socialWe’re looking forward to opening up this conversation with professionals working across Higher Education, disability and student support.
Join us in Edinburgh or Glasgow:
Edinburgh: linkly.link/2tr4A
Glasgow: linkly.link/2tr68
Free to attend, with refreshments and lunch included.
@passhe.bsky.socialWhere does assistive technology end and specialist study skills support begin? At AT Together Scotland 2026, PASSHE’s Dylan Griffiths will explore how specialist study skills and AT can complement one another around the individual student, rather than being viewed as separate approaches.
@passhe.bsky.socialDSA update: PASSHE now appears correctly in the September 2026 matrix. SS-SPLD requirements are unchanged; autism role requirements have been updated.
@passhe.bsky.socialNew PASSHE podcast
An Introduction to Dyspraxia explores Rosemary's lived experience, her journey to diagnosis and how dyspraxia has shaped her advocacy and work.
It also looks at supporting dyspraxic students in higher education, including reasonable adjustments.
@passhe.bsky.socialWhat happens when assessment becomes the barrier to support?
ADHD UK is threatening legal action over a two-year minimum wait for ADHD/autism assessments in parts of West Yorkshire.
Are we designing support around people's needs, or around system capacity?
@passhe.bsky.social🎉 Huge congratulations to Kamila on completing the PASSHE Certificate in ADHD Coaching!
It’s been wonderful to see her warm, thoughtful and reflective coaching practice develop throughout the programme.
We’re so pleased to celebrate this achievement with her. 👏
@passhe.bsky.socialDelighted to partner with Aventido Limited for AT Together Scotland 2026.
We will explore how specialist study skills and assistive technology can support students with SpLDs.
Join us for expert insight and practical AT demos.
Free tickets:
Edinburgh: linkly.link/2tr4A
Glasgow: linkly.link/2tr68
@passhe.bsky.socialDoes support really need to wait for a diagnosis?
The DfE says SEND support should be based on need, not labels.
So are our systems actually designed to support people before the paperwork catches up?
@passhe.bsky.socialInteresting discussion with Gina Rippon on BBC Radio about young people’s mental health, ADHD and autism. The section around 2h 10m is particularly worth hearing.
A useful reminder that context and environment matter, not just diagnosis.
Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
@passhe.bsky.socialNew JAMA Psychiatry research: 134 studies, 151,000+ people. ADHD appeared in 64%, dyslexia 33% and dyspraxia 16%. Broad terms like “neurodivergent” can help, but may obscure individual support needs.
@passhe.bsky.socialThere’s long been a gap between students who flourish in HE with the right support and what happens when they enter work. Could Connect to Work help bridge that gap for disabled and neurodivergent graduates? Search “Connect to Work” + your local authority to find out.
