Developmental Educators are Allied Health Disability Specialists
Developmental Educators (DEs) are an NDIS approved profession for supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, and those with other developmental disabilities, and their families to achieve their individual developmental, social and learning goals.
As Allied Health professionals, the role of a DE is to support and empower children and adults, with a disability, to reach their full potential.
Developmental Educators must have a disability-specific university degree, at either bachelor or masters level, and be registered with Developmental Educators Australia Inc.
How can a Developmental Educator Help?
Developmental Educators work to support individual developmental learning goals. This could include
Family Support and Advocacy
Helping families, caregivers and individuals with disability understand the impact of disability on a person’s daily functioning
Helping you to advocate for yourself or your child
Tailored Therapy Programs
Teaching life skills including social, communication, self-care, daily living, recreation, and employment
Helping to set and attain individual goals
Supporting individuals with disabilities to transition to, access and maintain meaningful work and recreation
Developmental Assessments
Providing a range of assessments to support development and behaviour
Community Advocacy
Promoting choice, social inclusion and quality of life for people with disability
Can I Use NDIS Funding for DE services?
Yes! Developmental Educators are recognised by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) as professionals with disability specific expertise who can provide services under the NDIS.
