About ASD Support & Education

The ASD program is uniquely tailored for all children between ages 5-12 years to develop social and emotional skills. 

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Hi, I'm Courtney Lawrie

I’m the proud owner of ASD Support & Education. I created this business to follow my passion and values through providing opportunities for children to learn in a kind, respectful, inclusive and FUN environment with the outcome being to encourage ongoing learning and social and emotional development.

I provide a program that is tailored to every child to increase their social and emotional skills.

I am a strong believer in establishing good relationships with parents and children before commencing my programme, which is why I offer a free one hour consultation to meet with you and your child.

I believe in noticing, recognising and advocating for each child’s voice, which is why I will decline work if the child does not feel comfortable, or voices they sincerely do not want my support, out of respect for the child and their rights.

My practice is purely about having the child’s best interest at heart, acknowledging and noticing individuality in each child and responding in a kind, encouraging, loving way… with a touch of intentional teaching!

I am diploma qualified and specialise in supporting primary school aged  autistic children and children who have suffered trauma.

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Qualifications

  • Diploma in Education and Care
  • Extensive training in supporting autistic children
  • Extensive training in supporting children who have suffered trauma
  • First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certifications
  • WWCC & Police Clearances
  • Introduction to Child Psychology - The Open University
    ● understand the discipline of child psychology as an area of study
    ● understand how theories try to explain children’s development
    ● discuss important questions that are central to child psychology
    ● understand how child psychologists work in different applied settings.
  • Responding to Abuse and Neglect Certification
  • S.M.A.R.T (Strategies for Managing Abuse Related Trauma) Certification
  • The Reading Essentials (teaching explicit reading skills, oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency & comprehension)
  • What’s the Buzz? Online Accreditation (A social skills enrichment programme for primary schools)
  • Covid Vaccination Certificate
  • Catholic Education Clearance
  • Coping with Changes: Social-Emotional Learning Through Play through The Lego Foundation - This 18 hour online course explored the basic elements of Learning through Play, age-sensitive social emotional learning and mental health and psychosocial support. ELearning Certificate
  • Safe Environments for Children and Young People ‘Through Their Eyes’ Full 8hr Day Program
  • Building Blocks for Children's Social and Emotional Wellbeing - ELearning Course through Emerging Minds
  • Engaging with Children: A Foundation - ELearning Course through Emerging Minds
  • Supporting Children's Resilience in General Practice - ELearning Course through Emerging Minds
  • Understanding Child Mental Health - ELearning Course through Emerging Minds
  • The Impact of Family and Domestic Violence on the Child - ELearning Course through Emerging Minds
  • Understanding the Autism Spectrum and Strategies to Support - Attended a 3 hour training and development session, in line with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers through Autism SA
  • Nurturing Emotional Awareness, Intelligence and Resilience - Mark Le Messurier - ELearning Certificate
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and How You Can Help - Rachel Robinson ELearning Certificate
  • Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Who Use AAC - Anna Kopsaftis and Rebecca Hudson ELearning Certificate
  • Introduction to Mental Health Awareness 2020 ELearning Certificate
    ● describe the differences between stress and an anxiety disorder
    ● describe the differences between feeling down to experiencing symptoms of depression
    ● identify risk factors, protective factors and treatments for anxiety disorders and depression
    ● feel confident to talk to a colleague who may be experiencing mental health symptoms
    ● know what generic support services are available to assist with mental health issues
    ● know what support services are available for you, and your family, as a employee to access support services for mental health issues
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Training & Coaching

For Professionals and Educators

Diversity

Equality

Inclusion

A training & coaching one-hour program focusing on three core values: Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.

This is for teachers and educational professionals to learn more about HOW to create a diverse classroom / centre using inclusive practices within their mainstream educational setting. 

We offer resources and NEW creative, holistic approaches to respond to challenging behaviours. We believe that supporting children’s well-being is the most important part of learning and development and try to educate other professional how to demonstrate best practices.

If you think your School, Child Care Centre, OSHC, Educational Setting, an employee, a professional, educator or yourself may need some support and education, please contact us!

Awards & Nominations

Winner

National Australian Achiever Awards
Care, Disability and Retirement Services Category 2022

Winner

SA Woman
Young Woman in Business People's Choice Award 2021

Finalist

TAFE Honour Awards
Community Contribution Award 2021

Nominated

Solstice Media
40 Under 40 Awards 2022

Nominated

Brain Injury SA
Outstanding Service or Support in Disability Award 2021

Nominated

Public Education Awards
School and Preschool Support Award 2019

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