About Us
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Adrienne
Director / Developmental Educator / Behaviour Practitioner
I have a degree in Applied Science (Disability Studies) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. I am a full member of the DEAI and BSPA with over 20 years of experience working within government, not-for-profit organisations and in private practice.
Areas of specialty include:
- Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Social Skills
- Independent and Daily Living Skills
When I'm not working, I love travelling and camping, reading, going for walks and spending time with friends and family.
Carolyne
Developmental Educator / Behaviour Practitioner
I have a Masters in Autism Studies, Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) .
Areas of specialty include:
- Transitioning young people into employment
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Autism
- Promoting self-advocacy
When I'm not working, I enjoy walking my dog Wally, reading, spending time with family and researching.
Lara
Administration Assistant
I have a Certificate III in Health Support Services and enjoy working with a diverse range of people at Astute Therapy Solutions. I am currently studying Nutrition and Dietetics and looking forward to working as a professional in allied health. When I am not working, I enjoy reading, photography and spending time with my family, friends and dogs.
What is a Developmental Educator?
A developmental educator is someone who specialises in working with people who have a disability or developmental delay. Developmental educators are a critical component of any program designed to help an individual with a disability to build their skills for greater independence. Services are funded by the NDIS.
Developmental Educators are multi-disciplinary disability specialists with expertise in fostering the skills, independence and quality of life of individuals with developmental and/or acquired disabilities. As allied health professionals, Developmental Educators (also referred to as DE’s) have a practical approach and work holistically across the life span to address issues which may affect the function, independence and social inclusion of individuals with disability, their families and carers.
Developmental Educators implement and develop methodologies that enable the application of effective strategies to support the individual developmental learning goals of people who experience challenges such as acquired brain injury, physical and neurological disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, and other disabilities.
Developmental Educators also work closely with families and caregivers, and other allied health professionals who may be involved in the support of an individual to enhance the choice, social inclusion and quality of life for people living with disability.
https://www.deai.com.au/about/what-is-a-developmental-educator
