Neurodivergent-affirming Tutoring
At The NeuroQuarry, I believe every individual’s neurodiversity is a strength. My tutoring services are designed to celebrate unique learning styles, helping learners to thrive in both academics and life skills.
Meet the Founder
I’m Natasha Corney (BA,MSc,PGCE) and I’m the founder of The NeuroQuarry.— a neurodivergent-led tutoring, mentoring, and consultancy service that’s rooted in lived experience, authenticity, and radical acceptance.
As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, I know what it’s like to navigate systems that weren’t built with us in mind. The NeuroQuarry exists to carve out something different — a space where neurodivergent minds are not only accepted, but celebrated. Whether I’m working with students, families, educators, or organisations, I bring a neurodiversity-affirming approach that values individual strengths, encourages self-understanding, and builds real, sustainable confidence.
With a background in education and a passion for helping others thrive on their own terms, I combine evidence-informed strategies with creativity and flexibility. The goal? To help neurodivergent people unearth their potential — not by “fixing” who they are, but by supporting how they learn, live, and lead.
The NeuroQuarry isn’t about smoothing rough edges. It’s about honouring the layers, textures, and brilliance that make each person unique.
What does it mean to be a neurodiversity-affirming tutor?
Being a neurodiversity-affirming tutor means recognising, respecting, and actively supporting the diverse ways that brains function and process information. It moves beyond simply accommodating students with diagnoses like autism, ADHD, or dyslexia—instead, it sees neurodivergence as a natural and valuable part of human diversity.
Here’s what that means in practice:
1. Respecting Neurodivergent Identities
- Accepting neurodivergent learners as they are, without trying to “fix” or “normalise” them.
- Avoiding pathologising language (e.g., there’s no such thing as “disordered thinking”. Just different cognitive styles.
2. Creating Psychological Safety
- Fostering a supportive, non-judgmental environment where learners feel safe being themselves.
- Masking is not required or rewarded—learners don’t have to pretend to be “typical” to receive support or praise.
3. Adapting Approach—Not Expecting Conformity
- Tailoring teaching to each learners sensory needs, communication style, and learning preferences.
- This might include using visual supports, allowing movement or stimming, breaking tasks into smaller steps, or offering alternative formats for assignments.
4. Valuing Strengths as Much as Challenges
- Highlighting and building on learners natural interests, passions, and strengths—not just their areas of difficulty.
- Affirming that all brains have unique contributions to make.
5. Collaborating, Not Controlling
- Working with the learner to co-create goals and strategies, rather than imposing rigid expectations.
- Autonomy and self-advocacy are encouraged and practiced.
6. Continually Learning
- Staying informed about neurodiversity, including listening to neurodivergent voices.
- Reflecting on own biases and adjusting practices accordingly.
Training and talks
In addition to tutoring, I offer lived experience talks and professional training sessions for schools and workplaces. These programs aim to foster awareness, inclusivity, and understanding of neurodiversity, promoting positive change in various environments.
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Whether you’re seeking personalised support or training, i’m here to help. Contact today and discover how a neurodivergent-affirming approach can make a difference in your learning or workplace experience.
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