Understanding Developmental Education

Developmental Educators (DE) have one collective ethos ‘to enhance the lives of people with disability’, and that simple truth holds in all we do.

Professionals

DE’s are University-Trained Professionals

Developing and implementing effective strategies to support the developmental learning goals of individuals who have challenges.

Including but not limited to

Acquired brain injury
Physical and neurological disabilities
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Intellectual Disability

DE Scope of Practice varies on individual passions, skills and expertise

Assessments and Individualised Planning
Educational Support
Life Skills Training
Communication Support
Social and Behavioural Support
Advocacy and Empowerment
Family Support and Collaboration

About Kristi Sproates

As a Developmental Educator, Kristi focuses on Educational Support, Life Skills Training, Social Communication Skills and Working Memory Training. Her approach helps clients move from feeling stuck or unseen to finding joy and engaging in their world.

Kristi’s best practice for enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Is to work collaboratively with individuals using three key learning pillars: Engage meaningfully, Activate growth potential and Encourage responsibility.

Engage Meaningfully

Build rapport, connect

Meet sensory needs

Set actionable intentions

Create safe space

Honor existing knowledge

Age-appropriate engagement tools

Activate Growth Potential

Choose personal goals

Support focused attention

Reorganise neural pathways

Integrated Movement Activities

Observe movement patterns

Build skills interactively

Encourage Responsibility

Define personal boundaries

Shift limiting beliefs

Take proactive steps

Notice progress made

Self-Reflection

Celebrate Achievements

Therapies Evolve: Is Developmental Education Therapy Support just what you’ve been looking for?

Kristi’s DE expertise helps clients move from feeling stuck to finding joy and being more engaged. By enhancing physical and mental skills, emotional regulation, and communication, clients gain confidence and create more opportunities to connect.

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