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Online Autism Tutors for Children in York | Support for School Transitions
Thinking about the move to a large secondary school in York can feel overwhelming. You worry that in the busy corridors of a school like Fulford or Archbishop Holgate's, your child's unique needs might be overlooked, even with the best EHCP in place. What if they had a dedicated, calm space to build the skills and confidence they need to thrive?
That's what our online tutors provide. From your home in York, we connect your child with a specialist who truly understands them. It’s one-to-one support focused on navigating social situations, managing new workloads, and building the resilience for school and beyond.
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Beyond the Classroom: Building Skills for School, College, and Life
This is about more than just keeping up with schoolwork. It’s about building the foundational skills your child needs for their future. Imagine them using a strategy they’ve practised to navigate a crowded lunch hall, or confidently asking a teacher for clarification on a task. These small victories build the resilience and self-advocacy needed to succeed at school in York, prepare for post-16 options like York College, and take confident steps towards greater independence. It's about turning 'I can't' into 'I can try'.
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One-to-One Support That Truly Sees Your Child
The right tutor does more than just teach; they connect. They take the time to understand your child's unique way of seeing the world—their passions, their anxieties, and what makes them tick. Because we only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, you can be sure you're finding a true specialist. This is a partnership built on trust and understanding, creating a safe space where your child feels seen, heard, and valued for who they are.
Every session is built around your child's specific goals. One week, they might be working on a visual timetable to manage their GCSE coursework. The next, they could be role-playing how to join a group conversation at break time. It’s practical, targeted support that addresses real-life challenges, helping them build a toolkit of strategies they can use every single day at school and at home. Over 4,100 parents have told us what a difference this kind of tailored support makes.
For families in York, online tutoring offers a peaceful alternative to more travel and appointments. Your child learns from their own comfortable space, free from sensory overload. This flexibility means you can schedule sessions around your family's life, whilst giving your child access to the best autism specialists from across the UK, not just those who happen to live nearby. It’s expert support that fits your world.
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6 Autism tutors in York:
£47/hr
5.0
Madeleine F
Enthusiastic and Professional Autism Tutor
Gaining at least a grade 4 in GCSE Maths in this year’s exam will open up a world of opportunity for you in terms of job opportunities and progression onto higher-level courses.In developing your skills in Maths, you will also develop your communication and employability skills.As a student of GCSE Maths you can expect from me? • Engaging sessions taught by a tutor that is passionate and enthusiastic about my subject. • Regular feedback on your progress, which informs you of what you need to do in order to improve and reach your target grade. • Challenging homework tasks, which will help you to ...
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£45/hr
5.0
Lisa L
English & Drama Tutor Autism GCSE, A-level, Degree, IELTS
Hello! I’m Lisa, and I have over 15 years of experience helping students of all ages flourish in English and Drama/Theatre Studies. With a master’s degree and a background in professional theatre—West End, regional tours, and live events—I bring both expertise and passion to every lesson.I love tailoring lessons to each student, whether they’re preparing for GCSEs, A Levels, National 5s, or working on essays and personal statements. My approach combines curriculum knowledge with real-life theatre experience, making texts like Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, or A Midsummer Night’s Dream come alive. I al...
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£48/hr
5.0
Michael B
Friendly, enthusiastic Autism Tutor
I absolutely love what I do, and channel that enthusiasm within each of my lessons. I believe a child can very easily see if a teacher is passionate about what they are teaching, which is why I believe only those who absolutely love their profession should teach. I want to provide the most engaging and challenging lesson for myself, because I hold very high standards for my quality of work, but more importantly, for the child. I want a child to leave each session safe in the knowledge that they have learnt something new that day.I like to approach each session differently, learning what interests...
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£50/hr
5.0
Dr Maria A
Award-winning tutor, FHEA Autism
I am an award-winning professional musician, pianist and tutor with over fifteen years international experience across different educational settings, backgrounds and abilities. I hold a Ph.D. in Musicology, two Master's degrees as well as diplomas in Piano, Classical Harmony, Counterpoint and Fugue, which enable me to easily work on the theoretical, technical, performative, stylistic and structural elements of music scores and help my students understand the background of each piece, whilst being creative and achieving essential progress.With an in depth knowledge of musicianship, I am involved...
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£47/hr
5.0
Lee C
Creative Autism tutor
I am a Science teacher with nearly 25 years of classroom teaching experience and over 5 years of tutoring experience with a strong knowledge base and a good understanding of the new GCSE specifications and grade system.I always strive to ensure that all students reach their personal best and challenge themselves.I have worked with students of all abilities and backgrounds from Oxbridge bound A-level Chemistry students to low achieving Year 7 students with classroom behaviour issues.The common theme being that I always ensure that students get the best possible outcome.Education and Science have...
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£25/hr
5.0
Blessing E
Primary Autism Tutor
My name is Blessing and I am a tutor, a life coach and a writer/published author of children/adult books. I provide private tuition services, life coaching and homework support for children and young people. My special tuition service is aimed at boosting the confidence, self-esteem and aspirations of Children and Young People through tutoring. I can offer 1:1 and group tuition services to help boost confidence in Maths, English and Psychology.I am a smart, brave, ambitious and hardworking individual whose passion is geared towards providing great satisfaction with the service I render.My passion...
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Khaledur R
Mr. Khalid is working with my son who is on the Autism spectrum and helping with his speech and communication. From our sessions so far he has been very patient and engaging with my son with helping him to form sentences etc. Mr. Khalid is also very quick to respond with any questions you may have with lessons etc. I look forward to him continuing to work with my son, and my son making good progress with his speech in the coming months.
Gayle R
23rd Mar 2026
James N
James has been an excellent tutor for my autistic son. He is incredibly patient and encouraging, would highly recommend.
Jo W
25th Aug 2025
Madeleine F
Madeleine is very enthusiastic and really drives Ellie to work through the problems to their successful conclusion. Highly recommended, thank you.
Dilek B
28th Nov 2024
Lisa L
My daughter, who is AuDHD and can struggle to feel comfortable in 1:1 sessions is really enjoying her English tutoring with Lisa, in her words "Lisa is really friendly and the sessions are fun and engaging. She is really good at helping me think of new ideas for my work, and the time passes so quickly because I enjoy it so much!"
Emma J
10th Jun 2024
Paul P
Paul has worked with my son offering tutoring in maths, has been flexible to meet needs and also provided tutoring in other subjects as agreed with my son. Whilst working with Paul my son's confidence has increased and he feels positive about GCSE exams recently sat.
Debi B
7th Jun 2024
Peju N
My son had his first learning session with Peju and it was really good. He has now committed to regular classes with her. Fantastic!
Precious O
3rd Nov 2023
Rosie H
Rosie has been really patient with our little one. He is learning to read and practicing phonics, he is also in the autism spectrum what makes the lessons more challenging. She has been able to help him to engage in the lessons but also understands when he is not in his best mood, thanks Rosie
Katya R
17th Sep 2023
Alison W
Alison has been fantastic with my autistic son, preparing him for his mocks and GCSEs. My son enjoys her sessions which are adapted well to suits his interests and needs and he is already more confident.
Suzanne J
28th May 2023
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We hear this from many parents in York. Our tutors provide a consistent, supportive space outside of school pressures. They can work with your child on practical strategies for managing anxiety, navigating new social dynamics, organising their timetable, and learning how to advocate for themselves in a large environment. It’s about building a toolkit of skills so they feel prepared and more confident.