Developmental Educator

Developmental educators are the newest allied health providers and work closely with families and other allied health professionals to enhance the choice, social inclusion and quality of life for people with disabilities.

Developmental educators provide a range of multi-disciplinary services for people with disabilities, these can include:

• Helping families, caregivers and individuals understand the disability and the impact it will have on their lives.
• Assessing a child or young person’s development and functional behaviour.
• Case management over extended periods of time.
• Counselling and emotional support.