Dr Sophia Deboick is a registered Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Non-Medical Help (NMH) provider of:
- Specialist One-to-One Study Skills and Strategy Support – Specific Learning Difficulties (SS-SpLD)
- Specialist One-to-One Study Skills and Strategy Support – Autism Spectrum Conditions (SS-ASC)
- Specialist Mentor Support – Autism Spectrum Conditions (SM-ASC)
The Degree Doctor provides a professional, responsive and reliable DSA-funded service for higher education students across the UK. We understand the importance of matching students with specialist support that meets both their individual needs and the academic demands of their course, and we pride ourselves on providing flexible, high-quality support and prompt communication with both students and assessors.
With 15 years’ experience in the DSA system, Dr Sophia Deboick supports students across the full range of disciplines and levels of study, and has particular experience with supporting students pursuing doctorates and PhD programmes.
Why refer to the Degree Doctor?
Students referred to The Degree Doctor benefit from:
- A service that combines academic expertise with a deep understanding of neurodivergence and a warm and validating approach
- Flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends
- Extensive experience supporting postgraduate students
- Responsive communication and a reliable, professional service
Qualifications, Memberships and Accreditations
Dr Sophia Deboick holds:
- Quality Assured Membership of the Professional Association of Specific Learning Difference Specialists in Higher Education (PASSHE) (Membership No. QA106)
- AMBDA FE/HE (Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association, Further Education/Higher Education)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education (PGCPSE (Open))
- Specialist training with the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP) and the National Autistic Society (NAS)
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
Based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, The Degree Doctor offers remote support for students throughout the UK and is currently accepting new DSA referrals
If you would like to discuss a particular student’s requirements or specific availability, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are always happy to discuss individual cases.