Information for Needs Assessors
DSA Mentoring & Consultancy provides DSA-compliant Band 4 specialist mentoring for students with Autism, ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental conditions. Our approach is neuro-affirming, strengths-based, and focused on practical, sustainable strategies.
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Provision
Specialist one-to-one mentoring (Band 4)
Primary focus
Executive functioning, study systems, self-advocacy, confidence
Approach
Neuro-affirming, trauma-aware, evidence-informed strategies
Scope of provision
- Structured mentoring with individualised planning
- Organisation, prioritising, time management, task initiation
- Managing workload, deadlines, and longer projects
- Study routines aligned with capacity and energy
- Self-advocacy and communication strategies
- Practical tools (templates, checklists, prompts)
Practice framework
- Clear boundaries: mentoring is not therapy or counselling
- Student-centred goals and outcome focus
- Trauma-aware pacing and respectful language
- Reflective practice and continuous improvement
- Inclusive education alignment (e.g., UDL-informed)
Referrals and communication
- Clear referral pathway and availability information
- Transparent session structure and expectations
- Professional communication with consented stakeholders where appropriate
- Accessible formats available on request