Novita Org | Developmental Education

Meet your goals in meaningful ways

Developmental Education

Suitable for

ADHD Social skills

Our developmental educators support people to build practical life skills, strengthen communication and social abilities, and improve independence at home, school, work and in the community.

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Location

341 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA |
27-35 Orange Avenue, Salisbury SA |
156 Sturt Road, Warradale SA |
28 Philip Highway, Elizabeth SA |
177 Beach Road, Christie Downs SA |
430 Montague Road, Modbury North SA |
5 Gilbert Street Berri SA |
4 Draper Street, Kadina, SA

Personalised support

Every session is tailored to your goals, strengths and daily routines so your progress feels meaningful and achievable.

Practical strategies

Receive clear, easy-to-use strategies that build confidence, emotional regulation and functional life skills in everyday settings.

Flexible environments

Therapy can happen where it works best for you - at home, school, in the community or at a Novita hub.

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What is development education at Novita?

Development education at Novita is a client-centred therapy that supports people to develop functional life skills, emotional wellbeing and independence.

Our developmental educators can provide individual or group therapy, functional and developmental assessments, goal setting, positive behaviour support and practical strategies across home, school, work and community.

Our professional and compassionate team will work with you and your family to meet your goals in meaningful ways.

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What sets our development education apart

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Person-centred and strength-based

We focus on your goals, capabilities, and choices, empowering you in decision-making and advocacy.

Trauma-informed and safe

Our spaces and approaches prioritise safety, trust and collaboration with you and your support network.

Flexible multi-environment support

Therapy can take place at one of our many hubs, at home, school, community or even in an acquatic setting, like the local pool, ensuring goals are met wherever they matter most.

Integrated therapy

Our developmental educators work alongside occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, physiotherapists and positive behaviour support practitioners to provide you with the best holistic support.

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Overcoming challenges

We often work with clients experiencing:

Difficulty developing life skills including communication, social skills, self-care, daily living or independence
Challenges with emotional regulation, mental health, self-esteem or difficult behaviours
Difficulty going to school, work or community environments
Complex daily routines requiring support with sensory regulation, sleep, toileting, recreation, puberty or sexual education
Need for support with goal setting, cognitive skills or independent living skills
Limited access to flexible therapy across different environments such as home, school or aquatic settings
Challenges with understanding the impact of disability on daily life for you or your family

Overcoming challenges

How we support you

At Novita, our developmental educators will:

Assess your individual strengths, needs, and environment through functional, sensory, and developmental assessments
Collaborate with you, your family, and other allied health professionals to design a personalised therapy plan
Deliver therapy for life skills, social skills, communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) use, emotional regulation, self-management, and vocational readiness
Provide practical strategies for home, school, and community life

Prescribe low-cost assistive technology such as sensory tools, visual schedules, or independent living aids
Support transitions to new stages of life, including school, employment, or independent living
Where required, work in partnership with positive behaviour support practitioners to address challenging behaviours
Apply trauma-informed care, positive psychology, and person-centred approaches to ensure safe, empowering support

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Perfect for

Who can benefit from developmental education

Babies and toddlers developing early functional skills
Children and teens building communication, social, daily-living and school skills
Adults improving independence, emotional regulation and vocational readiness
Anyone seeking support with emotional wellbeing, behaviours of concern, functional life skills or goal achievement

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Benefits of developmental education

With a focus on functional life skills and independence, Novita’s developmental educators provide practical, evidence-based support that fits into your real life.

Greater independence and confidence in daily life

Stronger communication, social and relationship skills

Improved emotional regulation and self-esteem

Support through life transitions such as school, employment or independent living

Practical strategies and assistive technology to support everyday functioning

Achieving goals that are meaningful to you and your family

Development of functional life skills across home, school, work and community

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By diagnosis

Who we support

We often work with clients with:

Autism
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Developmental delays or global developmental delay
Intellectual or genetic disabilities
Physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or spina bifida
Acquired or psychosocial disabilities

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Many benefits

Features of developmental education at Novita

Individual and group therapy sessions
Functional, sensory and developmental assessments
Positive Behaviour Support and behavioural assessments
Goal setting and executive functioning support
Teaching functional life skills including self-care, communication, social skills, recreation and employment readiness
Emotional regulation, self-esteem, mental health and behaviour support
Low-cost assistive technology and sensory tools
Home, school, clinic, community and Aquatic Therapy options
Support through transitions and advocacy
Collaboration with families, allied health professionals, and other service providers
NDIS Improved Daily Living budget support

About the service

What's included

Your service includes personalised therapy sessions, goal setting, practical strategies for daily life, assessments and progress reviews, plus collaboration with your family and other professionals to support consistent development.

Goal setting

Work with your developmental educator to identify meaningful goals and the steps needed to achieve them.

One-on-one therapy

Receive tailored therapy sessions focused on functional life skills, communication, emotional regulation and independence.

Progress tracking

We review your goals regularly to make sure your strategies stay relevant and effective as you grow.

Practice exercises

Take-home strategies, visuals and activities help you build skills and confidence between sessions.

Ready to get started?

Take the next steps...

Toward independence, confidence and meaningful life skills.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an occupational therapist and a developmental educator?

Supports can overlap, but occupational therapists generally focus on complex equipment needs, physical support and home modifications. Developmental educators focus on functional life skills, emotional regulation, social skills and goal achievement.
Can I see my occupational therapist and developmental educator at the same time?

Yes. Therapists collaborate to ensure goals are complementary, not duplicated, across all areas of support.
What NDIS funding line does a developmental educator access?

Developmental educators use the Improved Daily Living budget. The service does not need to be listed on your plan as funding is flexible.
Can developmental educators assist with behaviours of concern?

Yes. Your developmental educator can support emotional regulation and behaviours of concern. If additional intervention is needed, they can assist you to access Capacity Building Behaviour Support funding.
Where can I access developmental education services?

Services are available across metro and regional areas, at home, school, clinic, community or pool-based environments.