Developmental Educator (DE)

What is a

Developmental Educator (DE)

Early Interventionists are qualified educators working within early childhood settings. They collaborate with families and key adults in a child’s life to understand each child’s strengths, interests, behaviour, and support needs. Early Interventionists support children aged 0–9 years who have an Early Intervention Fund Plan under the NDIS.

Using play-based approaches, they create meaningful opportunities to support development and embed therapeutic strategies into everyday routines. They build parental capacity through modelling and coaching and can provide support with behaviour management.

Early Childhood Interventionists are highly qualified and have extensive training and experience working with children with additional needs.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

We work with individuals and their support networks to understand behaviours and develop strategies that support safer, more empowered everyday participation.

Supporting children’s development

Building skills in communication, movement, social interaction, and daily living (birth to 9 years).

Empowering families

Guidance, strategies, and resources to support their child at home and in the community.

Creating individualised plans

Developingtailored goals aligned to each child’s strengths, needs, and family priorities.

Collaborating with others

Assessing, interpreting, and reporting on tools such as Functional Capacity Assessments, Overt Behaviour Scale, Vineland-3™, and ABAS-3™.

Behaviour support planning

Creating, monitoring, and reviewing Behaviour Support Plans to support positive outcomes.

WHAT DO WE DO BEST

DISABILITY ADVOCACY
BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
ACCESS TO EDUCATION
CREATING PATHWAYS
CAPACITY BUILDING
HUMAN RIGHTS AND VALUES ADVOCACY
MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONSULTANCY

Supporting Families

Developmental Educators work alongside families to strengthen their capacity and confidence in supporting their child or family member with disabilities through:

Collaborative planning

Providing information and education

Skill building

Advocacy

Reducing barriers

Capacity building

Connecting supports

Developmental Educator (DE)

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