Aspire

16th June 2026

See It. Feel It. Become It: The Science Behind Reflection, Goals and Gratitude

There is a version of wellness culture that has done these practices no favours. Vision boards reduced to aesthetic Pinterest grids. Gratitude journals that feel like homework. Goals set in January and forgotten by February. It is easy to dismiss the whole category as motivational noise....Read More

26th May 2026

The Missing Half of Assistive Technology: Why Tools Alone Are Never Enough

Every year, thousands of disabled students in UK higher education are provided with assistive technology through Disabled Students’ Allowance and institutional support. The technology exists. The funding exists. The intention is right. And yet a significant proportion of those students never fully engage with the tools they have been given....Read More

20th April 2026

Why many employers are still getting neurodiversity wrong

Employers say they are improving support for neurodivergent staff. Many employees still do not feel understood, safe or properly supported at work....Read More

1st March 2026

Why assessors recommend Aspire

An anonymised 2025 survey of DSA assessors shows Aspire is trusted as a single, user-friendly platform that integrates study support, assistive technology and wellbeing tools to help neurodivergent students build independence, resilience and long-term skills....Read More

16th February 2026

Random Acts of Kindness Day: How Small Acts Can Make a Big Difference

Random Acts of Kindness Day is a great reminder that even small actions can have a big impact – not just on others, but on your own wellbeing too. Whether it’s giving someone a compliment, helping a friend with a task, or simply taking time to listen, kindness can transform your day and theirs....Read More

2nd February 2026

From Overwhelm to Organisation: How Aspire’s Task Management Tools Are Transforming User Independence

A first-person account of how Aspire’s task management tools reduce overwhelm, helping a neurodivergent user turn anxiety into organisation and independence....Read More

12th January 2026

From Blue Monday to Better Mondays: What Actually Helps in January

Every January, you’ll probably hear about Blue Monday – supposedly the most difficult day of the year. Whether or not the science stacks up, it often resonates with students because the start of a new term can feel genuinely tough....Read More

18th December 2025

Coping With Loneliness Over Christmas

Christmas can be magical — but if you’re spending it alone, it can also feel isolating. Seeing everyone else surrounded by family and friends on social media or in town can make the silence feel heavier. The good news? Being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely. Here are some ways to get through the season while taking care of yourself....Read More

"The procrastination game is great for helping to understand the underlying reasons we procrastinate and changing the way we see procrastination. I can see how this app would support DSA students to understand the emotional aspects of their ADHD, and the underlying anxiety that remains while we procrastinate. An excellent addition to the toolkit"

Sara Hannak ADHD coach

"A revolutionary solution for keeping students on task"

Sarah Wood, Head of Chemistry, Derby Cathedral School