Listen
We hear what the learner and family are experiencing and what matters most to them.
Holistic learning support · Tamarindo and Cabo Velas, GuanacasteLearning and development:
Learning and development:
every path is unique.
Mathew helps families understand how a child learns, identify strengths and challenges, and make a practical plan with the family and school.
The learner holds the helm.Our way of seeing
Start with your question
What would you like to understand?
Ways we can support
Support begins by understanding.
Learning is shaped by a whole life: the learner, their surroundings and the supports around them.
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Reading & dyslexia
Structured literacy intervention tailored to each learner’s profile.
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Executive functions
Practical strategies for planning, organizing and moving forward with more independence.
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Self-regulation & social skills
Strategies to understand emotions, connect with others and self-regulate while learning.
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Psychopedagogical support
Holistic learning support planned with the learner and family.
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Psychopedagogical assessment
Understand how each learner learns and plan meaningful educational support.
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Autism learning support
Educational plans for skill development, built with families and the support network.
The learner holds the helm.
Water is context. Currents are development and conditions. The map is made together.
A holistic view of learning
The learner, their strengths and their context.
Learning is shaped by skills, emotions, experiences, family, school and environment. We begin with each learner’s strengths and interests, choose structured, evidence-informed strategies for their goals, and review progress as a team. We do not expect a learner to fit one method; we look for what helps them learn and grow in their own way.
How we accompanyA thoughtful first step
A process that makes room for the real story.
No labels to arrive with. We begin with curiosity, care and a conversation.
Understand
We look at learning in context and make space for strengths, needs and circumstances.
Plan together
We identify priorities and consider supports with the learner, family and school.
You know your child.
Bring your questions as they are. We can make sense of the next step together.
Explore family support →For school teams.
Curricular accommodations, staff development and school protocols for safety and wellbeing.
Explore school consulting →The people behind AWÁ
Here to listen, guide and connect.
A small team with complementary roles, working alongside learners, families and schools.
Founder, AWÁ Learning
Mathew Benavides
Administrative and marketing coordination
Sharis Lopez
A space for families
Your perspective matters.
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Clear answers for families
How AWÁ supports children’s learning
See how AWÁ considers each learner’s strengths, needs and context to build support with families and schools.
How can AWÁ support my child’s learning?
AWÁ seeks to understand how each learner learns, recognize their strengths and identify areas where they may need support. Based on this, AWÁ designs individualized support that may address reading and writing, executive functions, self-regulation and social skills, in collaboration with the family and, when appropriate, the school.
How can AWÁ help with attention, organization and schoolwork?
Support focuses on practical strategies for planning, organizing materials, starting tasks, managing time and following through on schoolwork. Strategies are adapted to each learner’s needs and pace to foster independence in everyday life.
What support does AWÁ offer students with autism or on the autism spectrum?
AWÁ offers individualized support that recognizes each learner’s strengths, needs and ways of learning. Goals may include self-regulation, social skills, independence and learning strategies tailored to each profile, in collaboration with the family and, when appropriate, the school.
What support does AWÁ offer for reading, writing and dyslexia?
AWÁ provides structured, evidence-based interventions to strengthen reading and writing skills. Support is tailored to each learner’s specific needs, with clear goals, guided practice and progress monitoring. When appropriate, AWÁ also coordinates with the family and school to help strategies carry over.
How are each learner’s support needs identified?
The process begins by exploring the learner’s strengths, needs and learning experiences. Depending on the situation, it may include interviews, observation, a review of relevant background information and psychopedagogical assessment tools. The findings guide goals and next steps, which are shared with the family and, when appropriate, the school.
Does AWÁ work collaboratively with families and schools?
Yes. The family is an essential part of the process. When appropriate and with authorization, AWÁ also collaborates with the school and other professionals involved to support consistent strategies across the learner’s environments and make them easier to use in everyday life.
Where does AWÁ offer its services?
AWÁ serves families in Tamarindo and Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Contact AWÁ directly to ask about availability and service options.
How can I begin working with AWÁ?
The first step is a conversation about the learner’s needs, the family’s questions and their goals. Together, we identify next steps and consider which type of support may best respond to each situation.
“The learner is at the helm. Our work is to help make the map clearer.”
The AWÁ perspective
Tamarindo and Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
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