| Lou Harvey-Zahra |
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Born in the United Kingdom, Lou obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Liverpool University, a Postgraduate Degree in Education from West Sussex Institute of Higher Education, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs from Kingston University. Lou has taught in the UK and Australia, in both Primary and Special Needs settings. Whilst teaching at Western Autistic School, Melbourne she learnt of the ‘Least Restrictive First’ technique. During this time Lou began lecturing, culminating in presenting at the World Autism Conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre. After having children, Lou pioneered a Saturday Social Skills Club for children with Autism/Asperger’s and their families, which obtained Government funding. Lou and her husband co-founded a Steiner Kindergarten, which has become a successful stream in a Government school. At present Lou teaches in Kindergarten, Primary and Special Needs settings, runs a Movement and Learning program part time. Lou has been a Playgroup Leader for the past ten years. She facilitates parenting classes and writes for local parenting magazines, and her parenting website www.skiptomylouparenting.com Her passion is raising the next generation. Look out for Turning Tears into Laughter in April 2010.  Back to Author Profiles
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