As one of Australia's most loved children’s performers, Dr Emma Watkins has made an extraordinary contribution to early childhood development. Emma shares with Kate and Amelia how her years performing live as the Yellow Wiggle inspired her to do more to support deaf and non-verbal children.
She explains how she created Emma Memma for children of all abilities while completing her PhD, and assures us that daggy dancing and made-up songs are always okay!
Emma is the author of several children’s books and has completed her Diploma of Auslan (Australian Sign Language), along with interpreter training through Deaf Connect.
Follow Emma Memma!
- Emma Memma Official Website
- Stream music on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music
- Instagram: @emmamemmamemma
- Facebook: EmmaWatkinsOfficial
The deaf community resources Emma recommends:
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