Neurodivergent student overcomes A-level setbacks to secure university spot
Oxford Mail
Poppy Dowling, a neurodivergent student diagnosed with autism and ADHD, secured a university place to study psychology after overcoming significant mental health challenges and improving her A-level grades from D/E to C within a year. Supported by her teacher Mr Ladd, she successfully turned around her academic performance following initial setbacks and is set to attend Sheffield Hallam University.
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