Developmental Education Adelaide

Q: Who can benefit from developmental education?

Children, adolescents and adults can benefit from developmental education support if they experience challenges with learning, behaviour, emotional regulation, social participation, routines or everyday life skills.

Q: Do you offer NDIS-funded developmental education?

Yes. We support NDIS participants, including self-managed and plan-managed funding, as well as privately funded clients.

Q: How long are developmental education sessions?

Developmental education sessions are booked as 60-minute appointments. This includes approximately 45 minutes of face-to-face support, followed by 15 minutes of dedicated administrative time for documentation and session planning. Clients are not present during the administration portion of the session.

All Things Therapy provides developmental education services in Adelaide for children, adolescents and adults, supporting learning, emotional regulation and participation in everyday life at home, school, work and in the community. Our Adelaide-based developmental educators work alongside individuals, families and support networks to build understanding, practical skills and confidence through individualised, strengths-based and neuro-affirming support.

How Developmental Education Can Help

Developmental education supports individuals and families to better understand developmental differences and build practical skills that support wellbeing, learning and meaningful participation in everyday life.

By working within real-life environments, developmental educators help develop strategies, routines and adaptations that are relevant, sustainable and aligned with each person’s goals. Support may include direct sessions, observation, education, strategy development and collaboration with families, carers and support networks.

Your Local Developmental Educators in Adelaide

All Things Therapy provides developmental education services across Adelaide, supporting individuals and families in environments that best meet their needs. Our developmental educators work with clients in the clinic, at home, at school and in community settings, ensuring support is practical, accessible and meaningful.

We have extensive experience supporting NDIS participants, including self-managed and plan-managed clients. Services are individualised, collaborative and guided by each person’s strengths, priorities and goals.

Our Adelaide Clinic location (eastwood)

We provide developmental education services from our Eastwood clinic and support individuals and families across surrounding Adelaide suburbs, including Unley, Glen Osmond, Parkside, Fullarton, Norwood and Burnside.

Support may also be provided in everyday environments such as home, school or community settings, depending on individual needs and goals.

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Developmental Education For Children, Adolescents And Families

We support children, adolescents and young people who may experience challenges with learning, behaviour, emotional regulation, social development and everyday life skills. Our developmental education approach is individualised, strengths-based and neuro-affirming, and focuses on supporting children and young people within their everyday environments.

Our developmental educators work closely with parents, carers, educators and other professionals to build practical skills, confidence and participation across home, school and community settings, including during key life transitions.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

Developmental Education For Adults

We also provide developmental education support for adults, focusing on building independence, self-understanding and participation in everyday life. Support may include emotional regulation, executive functioning, routines, social participation, self-advocacy and community engagement.

Adult support is tailored to individual goals and strengths and delivered in a collaborative, respectful and person-centred way.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ADULTS

Areas we support

Our developmental educators support a wide range of developmental and functional areas, including emotional regulation, behaviour support, social communication, executive functioning, routines, independence skills, transitions and self-advocacy.

Support may also include parent education, capacity building, school collaboration and strategy development to support meaningful participation at home, school and in the community.

All support is individualised and guided by each person’s strengths, goals and priorities. Support focuses on building practical skills and confidence that translate into meaningful participation in everyday life.

NDIS and funding options

We provide developmental education services for NDIS participants in Adelaide, including self-managed and plan-managed plans.

If you’re unsure whether developmental education is appropriate for you or your child, or which funding options apply, our team can help guide you through the process.

Fees and Funding

Frequently asked questions

What does a developmental educator do?

Developmental educators support individuals and families to understand developmental differences and build skills that support learning, emotional regulation, independence and participation in everyday life. Support is practical, strengths-based and focused on real-life environments.

Who can benefit from developmental education?

Children, adolescents and adults who experience challenges with learning, behaviour, emotional regulation, social participation, routines, transitions or everyday life skills may benefit from developmental education. Families and carers may also benefit through education and capacity-building support.

‍Do you support both children and adults?

Yes. We provide developmental education services for children, adolescents, adults and families across Adelaide.

Do I need a referral to see a developmental educator?

No, a referral is not required. You can contact us directly to enquire or book an appointment.

Do you offer NDIS-funded developmental education?

Yes. We support NDIS participants with self-managed and plan-managed funding, as well as private funding options.

How long are developmental education sessions?

Developmental Education sessions are booked as 60-minute appointments. This includes approximately 45 minutes of face-to-face therapy, followed by 15 minutes of dedicated time for the therapist to complete progress notes and session planning. Clients are not present during the administration portion of the session.

‍What happens in the first appointment?

The first appointment focuses on understanding strengths, needs, goals and priorities. From there, an individualised support plan is developed in collaboration with the individual and their support network.

‍Where are sessions provided?

Sessions may be provided in our Adelaide clinic or within everyday environments such as home, school, workplace or community settings, depending on individual needs and goals.

If you would like to learn more about developmental education services in Adelaide, or enquire about support for yourself or your child, please get in touch with our team by completing the intake form below. One of our developmental educators will reach out to discuss your needs, next steps and answer any questions you may have.

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