She worked for 10 years in early childhood disability and mainstream settings and lectured at university in Adelaide for 13 years in topics relating to early childhood, special and gifted education, and behaviour management. She has a particular interest in how adults can guide children’s behaviour, which was the subject of her doctorate. She has published widely, including: Children are people too, Young children’s behaviour, Gifted young children, and Teacher-parent collaboration. She has also produced a parenting course and DVDs on children's behaviour and on giftedness. (See www.louiseporter.com.au)