About

Hi, my name is Kalista, the founder and director of ElevatED Inclusion & Support.

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With over 16 years’ experience as an Inclusion & Support teacher and leader, and recent completion of a Masters of Autism Studies, I bring a deep understanding of evidence-based, person-centred and neuro-affirming practices grounded in human rights and strengths-based principles. 

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As a neurodivergent professional (AuDHD), I am very passionate about providing a quality service that focuses on meeting needs, removing barriers, and growing strengths of individuals with a disability. Through ElevatED Inclusion & Support, I combine my professional expertise and lived experience to deliver high-quality, collaborative, and meaningful supports that empower individuals and families for life.

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My own special interests are learning, behaviour, neurodivergence, neuroscience, animals, and motorbikes. I am currently studying a Master of Neuroscience and Business, as I have a particular interest in the brain, how we learn and behave, and neurodiversity.

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I am currently in the process of applying for registration as a Developmental Educator (Allied Health - Disability Specialist) where I will be able to expand the scope of NDIS services I can provide.

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Kalista Scott

Director of ElevatED Inclusion & Support

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My Qualifications

- Master of Neuroscience and Business (currently studying)

- Master of Autism Studies

- Graduate Diploma of Inclusive/Special Education 

- Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) 

- Bachelor of Human Movement 

- Level 1 Coach (Institute of Applied Psychology)

- Sensory Profile 2 Assessment

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Experience

- 16+ years Special Education Teacher and Leader (Autism, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Intellectual Disability, Physical Disability, Williams Syndrome, Mental Health, Anxiety, SLD's, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Down Syndrome, Hearing, Vision etc). Working with multi-disciplinary teams and developing personalised learning and support plans to meet individual needs across all domains.

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- 5 years experience working in an aged care setting, supporting residents with physical activity, physio and recreational activities (supporting individuals with dementia, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy)

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- Disability consultant providing expert advice and guidance to a network of schools on disability, legislation, behaviour, wellbeing, and personalised learning and support planning

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- Personal Training/Head Trainer of a 24 hour gym 

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- PDHPE Teacher organising and running health and physical education programs, including RAGE and Peaceful Kids Program.

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- Development and facilitation of professional learning courses to a network of schools (autism, neurodivergence, disability, PDA, SMART goals, behaviour, trauma informed practices)

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- Development and implementation of social skills programs and emotional regulation programs

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- Positive Behaviour Support: conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA), data collection, development of behaviour support plans, monitoring and reviewing plans. Providing professional learning to schools on FBA and positive behaviour support. (*Please note: Although I have formal qualifications and experience in positive behaviour support, I am not offering services as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner under the NDIS, and do not develop behaviour support plans as part of my service).

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- Conducting Sensory Profile 2 Assessment and Reporting

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Other

ABN 83 309 326 691

Working With Children Check (WWCC) 

Insurance

First Aid and CPR

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Why choose my service 

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As a specialist disability support practitioner, I work alongside families and multidisciplinary teams to bring a deep autism and neurodiversity-affirming perspective. I support not only the individual, but also the professionals around them, helping ensure everyone understands how a person learns, communicates, and experiences the world.

This reduces the need for families and individuals to constantly explain autism when accessing different services - I help translate autistic strengths, needs, and differences into practical, shared strategies that support consistency across the team.

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Removing Barriers. Meeting needs. Growing Strengths.

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