alex@connectcoaching.net
07880 707 565
07880 707 565
Access to Work guide for neurodivergent adults
Access to Work guide for neurodivergent adults
A clear, practical walkthrough of what happens after you apply, what to prepare for, and how to ask for support that actually fits.
A clear, practical walkthrough of what happens after you apply, what to prepare for, and how to ask for support that actually fits.
What you get:
What you get:
-The Access to Work process, step by step (from application to claiming)
-What to say when they ask how your disability impacts work (with examples you can adapt)
-Common sticking points, and how to avoid delays
-What to say when they ask how your disability impacts work (with examples you can adapt)
-Common sticking points, and how to avoid delays
I’m Alex, a neurodiversity coach. I’ve supported lots of autistic and ADHD clients through Access to Work, especially when the process feels slow, unclear, or overwhelming. This guide is here to make things feel more manageable and help you go into conversations prepared.
What’s inside the guide
What’s inside the guide
The guide walks you clearly through the full Access to Work process, from applying and arranging your initial call, to discussing your needs, negotiating the right support, and receiving your award letter. It then explains what happens next, including setting up your online account, submitting your banking details, and making claims properly using timesheets and invoices. You’ll also find suggested wording to help you answer the often difficult question, “How do your conditions affect you at work?”, with practical examples covering sensory differences, communication, organisation, focus, and social interaction.
Access to Work coaching with me
Access to Work coaching with me
Coaching can be funded through Access to Work where approved. I work with autistic and ADHD clients whose coaching is funded this way. You can apply if you’re in paid work, or starting within 12 weeks, and live and work in England, Scotland or Wales. Northern Ireland has its own scheme.
How it usually works
Two ways to start
My one to one coaching is fully booked at the moment. New places are most likely to open in around 6 to 8 weeks, though this can change. Places are offered in waiting list order. You can:
Access to Work applications can take a while, so if you’re thinking about coaching, it can help to apply now. Your application and the waiting list can run side by side.
Questions first? Email me at alex@connectcoaching.net.
How it usually works
- You apply. During your assessment, you can explain that specialist coaching would help you at work. If you’d like me to be your coach, give the assessor my name and email (alex@connectcoaching.net). The forms and calls can take a lot of energy, and it’s fine to ask for adjustments to the process, like written questions.
- You get a decision. If coaching is approved, your award letter sets out what’s been agreed.
- We start. We agree a plan and a session pattern that fits your work, and I give you the invoices and paperwork you need for your claims.
Two ways to start
My one to one coaching is fully booked at the moment. New places are most likely to open in around 6 to 8 weeks, though this can change. Places are offered in waiting list order. You can:
- Book a free intro call now, to talk through what you’re looking for and whether my way of working suits you.
- Join the waiting list first, and I’ll be in touch when a place opens.
Access to Work applications can take a while, so if you’re thinking about coaching, it can help to apply now. Your application and the waiting list can run side by side.
Questions first? Email me at alex@connectcoaching.net.