Support for Students and Assessors
Students
At Avara Support, we champion neurodivergent students by providing tailored guidance and mentoring designed specifically to support students with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Conditions. Our personalised approach addresses the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of each student in an understanding, empowering environment. We also offer extensive guidance for students applying for the Disabled Studentsā€™ Allowance (DSA), including practical assistance throughout the application process, preparing for assessments, and liaising with assessors to ensure comprehensive and effective support.
Key services for students include:
- DSA Application Support: Personalised guidance throughout the application and assessment process, ensuring students secure the necessary support.
- ADHD/Autism Mentoring: Regular, tailored mentoring sessions to help students navigate academic life, build social skills, and manage stress.
- Assistive Technology Training: Personalised training on various technologies to support studying, writing, and organisation.
- Study Strategy Development: Individual coaching on study methods, planning assignments, managing workloads, and meeting deadlines.
- Wellbeing Check-ins: Scheduled sessions for regular emotional support, stress management strategies, and resilience-building.
Our support is always student-focused, emphasising active listening, collaborative goal-setting, and personalised strategies, enabling students to transform their academic journey from challenging to empowering.
Assessors
Avara Support works collaboratively with Disabled Studentsā€™ Allowance (DSA) assessors and university disability teams, ensuring smooth, efficient, and accurate implementation of assessment recommendations. We prioritise rapid, tailored matching of students to specialist support workers, minimising delays and maximising student success.
Our streamlined, efficient process includes:
- Rapid Matching: Swift allocation of recommended support staff aligned with each studentā€™s specific needs assessment.
- Comprehensive Progress Tracking: Clear, consistent reporting and monitoring of student engagement and outcomes, with regular communication tailored to assessorsā€™ needs.
- Collaborative Planning: Open and active collaboration with assessors and institutions to review progress, adapt to evolving needs, and ensure continuous care.
- Flexible Solutions: Adaptive support delivery, promptly accommodating changes in student circumstances and requirements.
Avara Support ensures that assessors experience a seamless, low-administrative process, focused entirely on delivering high-quality student outcomes and support effectiveness.
