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Director
- Joylene Chilton
Formal Qualifications
- Master of Special Education, Flinders University
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Developmental Disabilities), Flinders University
- Bachelor of Education (Special Education), Flinders University
- Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management)
Experience
- Special Education Teacher, 5 years, Adelaide
- Special Education School Service Officer, 7 years, Adelaide
- South Australian Motor Coordination Program Manager, 8 years
- Community Support Worker, 3.5 years
- Urban Census Collector, Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1996 and 2006
My experience in the area of disabilities includes over 25 years experience with students with an extensive range of disadvantages and or disabilities including:
- Arthritis
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Coordination Difficulties
- Down Syndrome
- Dual Sensory Impairments
- Hearing Impairments
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Language and Communication Disorders
- Learning Difficulties
- Multiple Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Severe and Multiple Disabilities
- Students from Ethnic backgrounds
- Visual Impairments
Accomplishments
- Editor of Research paper entitled, "Play, Motor and Cognitive Skills Lay the Foundation for Mathematical Knowledge and Skills" (the acquisition of mathematical skills from early infancy to six years of age)
- Member of Editorial Team who wrote, "Juvenile Arthritis, A Handbook for Parents"
- Toy Library Report - Collaborated on an extensive Toy Library Report for the Special Education Consultative Committee task group (Toy Libraries), a Subcommittee of the Dept of Education
Affiliations
- Board Member: Hampstead Gardens Church of Christ, Minute secretary 2005 to current, Representative for The Leprosy Mission 2004 to current and member of the organising committees for Family Fun days (involving local churches)
- Flinders University Alumni Member
- Registered Teacher (South Australia Teachers Registration Board)
- Member of Family Advisory Group for the Life's for Living project "What I'd Like You to Know About Me!"
- Board Member: Institute for the Study of Learning Difficulties 1994-2000
- SA Chapter of Disability Professionals Australasia (Foundation Member)
- Member Eastside Business Enterprise Centre Inc