Hello!
I'm Claudia !
I became a Developmental Educator after finishing my Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Special Education)/ Bachelor of Disability Studies at Flinders University. I am a registered practicing Developmental Educator through the Developmental Educators Association (DEA). I have spent most of my career supporting other neurodivergent individuals in a variety of settings, including kindergarten, school, home and in the community.
As a neurodivergent person myself, I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience to my practice, which strengthens my commitment to providing inclusive, and individualised support.
What I love most about being a Developmental Educator is supporting other neurodivergent children and adults to better understand themselves, develop self-awareness, discover strategies that work for them, build new skills, achieve their goals, and celebrate the little wins along the way!
My practice is guided by neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approaches, recognising that every person has their own way of learning, communicating, and experiencing the world. I strive to create supports that are individualised, and connected to each person's strengths, needs, and personal goals.
I can support with:
Location
I come to you! I provide services across Northern Adelaide and surrounding suburbs
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Skill development and capacity building
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Social skills, friendships, and building positive relationships
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Boundaries and personal safety
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Daily living skills and increasing independence
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Emotional regulation and interoceptive awareness
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Transition support (school, work, and life changes)
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Self-care and toileting skills
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Financial literacy and money management skills
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Job and employment related skills
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And more!
I'm Claudia !
I became a Developmental Educator after finishing my Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Special Education)/ Bachelor of Disability Studies at Flinders University. I am a registered practicing Developmental Educator through the Developmental Educators Association (DEA). I have spent most of my career supporting other neurodivergent individuals in a variety of settings, including kindergarten, school, home and in the community.
As a neurodivergent person myself, I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience to my practice, which strengthens my commitment to providing inclusive, and individualised support.
What I love most about being a Developmental Educator is supporting other neurodivergent children and adults to better understand themselves, develop self-awareness, discover strategies that work for them, build new skills, achieve their goals, and celebrate the little wins along the way!
My practice is guided by neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approaches, recognising that every person has their own way of learning, communicating, and experiencing the world. I strive to create supports that are individualised, and connected to each person's strengths, needs, and personal goals.
I can provide support with:
What is a Developmental Educator?
DE’s work with people across the lifespan, including children, teens and adults!
For more information about Developmental Educators Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics you can visit the DEA website.
Developmental Education is highly individualised with support tailored to each person's strengths, needs, and goals.
Developmental Educators (DE’s) are university-qualified professionals with a degree in disability studies or an equivalent qualification. Developmental Education is a self-regulating allied health profession, recognised by the NDIS and listed under Capacity Building supports. Developmental Educators are accredited by Developmental Educators Australia Ltd. (DEA).
DE’s foster empowerment, social inclusion, independence and quality of life for people with disability and their families. As disability specialists, we use evidence-based approaches to support people across the lifespan, ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals and their families.
Developmental Educators specialise in supporting people with disabilities to develop functional life skills, build independence, and skill development. We work with individuals to develop functional life skills across various domains including cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, communication, sensory, self-care and daily living. We work alongside individuals to reduce barriers, promote inclusion, and enhance quality of life and participation across a variety of settings, including home, school, employment and within the community.
DE’s work in partnership with people with disability, their families and support networks to deliver a range of specialist services, such as:
DE’s work with people across the lifespan, including children, teens and adults!
For more information about Developmental Educators Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics you can visit the DEA website.
Developmental Education is highly individualised with support tailored to each person's strengths, needs, and goals.
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Skill development and capacity building
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Goal setting
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Transition support
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Daily living and life skills
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Self-care skills
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Social communication
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Advocacy, including supporting the development of self-advocacy skills
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Friendships and building positive relationships
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Personal safety and boundaries
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Emotional regulation
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Employment readiness and workplace skills
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Behavioural strategies
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Assessments - such as Functional Capacity Assessments, Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale, Sensory profiles, and Functional Behavioural Assessments
Developmental Educators (DE’s) are university-qualified professionals with a degree in disability studies or an equivalent qualification. Developmental Education is a self-regulating allied health profession, recognised by the NDIS and listed under Capacity Building supports. Developmental Educators are accredited by Developmental Educators Australia Ltd. (DEA).
DE’s foster empowerment, social inclusion, independence and quality of life for people with disability and their families. As disability specialists, we use evidence-based approaches to support people across the lifespan, ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals and their families.
Developmental Educators specialise in supporting people with disabilities to develop functional life skills, build independence, and skill development. We work with individuals to develop functional life skills across various domains including cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, communication, sensory, self-care and daily living. We work alongside individuals to reduce barriers, promote inclusion, and enhance quality of life and participation across a variety of settings, including home, school, employment and within the community.
DE’s work in partnership with people with disability, their families and support networks to deliver a range of specialist services, such as:
Contact
Phone
0439 239 707
admin@claudiawatson.com.au
