Meg Lawson
Senior Developmental Educator
Meg is a registered Developmental Educator (DE) who works across Western, Metro and Southern Adelaide, South Australia. She has been working in Autism specific therapy roles since 2016, and working in roles supporting children with special needs since 2014. Meg has experience working within big organisations, school settings, clinics, community locations, medical environments and homes.
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Meg has experience working with children in early-intervention, and teens and young adults in therapeutic settings. Meg loves how versatile she can be as a Developmental Educator in the support that she provides her clients and families. Working as therapist with a multi-disciplinary approach means that she can draw on a range of skills and therapeutic techniques to help clients achieve their goals. She loves how every day brings something exciting! Meg is most passionate about being able to empower the families and individuals she works with to achieve their goals.
"There is no better feeling than seeing my clients develop their own confidence and achieving successful life experiences independently!"
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Meg also understands the busy juggle of family life as is the mum of three young boys.
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Qualifications and Training Includes:
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Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education (Flinders University)
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POSITIVE PATHWAYS: ‘Sharpen Your Toolbox’ training 2015
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SMART training (Strategies of Managing Abuse Related Trauma)
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Picture Exchange Communication System Level 1 Training
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Key Word Sign Workshop
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SleepAbility Training: Promoting Positive Sleep Practices in Children & Adolescents with Developmental Delay
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The Traffic Jam in My Brain workshop by Genevieve Jereb (Occupational Therapist)
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Toilet Time 2017
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PosiIve Behaviour Support Training
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​​Registrations and Clearances:
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Registered Developmental Educator with Developmental Educators Australia Inc
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DCSI: Working With Childrens Check
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First Aid
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Seizure Management Training
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RRHAN-EC Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect
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​Catholic Schools Police Clearance
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