“Your child has a right to full inclusion with the right supports. I work with you to remove the barriers that get in the way.”
Kereth Harris, Clinical Developmental Educator
Meet your therapist
Developmental Educators are an allied health profession. We are not teachers.
We assess, plan and deliver therapy that builds functional capacity. This includes communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, daily living skills and independence.
We complete functional, behavioural and developmental assessments. These show where support will make the biggest difference. They can also be used in NDIS applications and plan reviews.
Therapy is embedded in play and everyday activities, at home, at school and in the community. Developmental Educators are also skilled in positive behaviour support.
Kereth Harris, Clinical Developmental Educator, Founder and Director
Kereth has more than 30 years’ experience working with children. She specialises in autism and neurodivergence. Her clinical work covers social communication, emotional regulation, behaviour support and transitions.
Kereth is also the parent of two neurodivergent children. She understands the pressure families are under. She also understands what can sit behind a child’s distressed behaviour.
Kereth works closely with families, schools and other allied health professionals. In schools, she identifies barriers to inclusion and advocates for the reasonable adjustments schools must provide under the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
Her sessions are play-based and child-led.
Kereth is completing a Doctor of Education. Her research looks at how parents participate in the Individual Education Plan process. She also does sessional marking for university units at QUT.
Academic Qualifications:
Doctor of Education (in progress)
Master of Autism & Neurodivergent Studies (2024), University of Wollongong
Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (2024), Victoria University
Bachelor of Secondary Education (2017), University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts, Education (1992), Edith Cowan University
Professional Training (recent):
Early Start Denver Model, Initial and Advanced Training (2024)
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention - Trainer (2020), Cornell University, New York
Registration:
Practising Member, Developmental Educators Australia Ltd. Registration 3324955.
Safeguards:
Current Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current National Police Clearance
CEWA Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Procedures
Dovetail Therapy and Support
Developmental Educators are allied health professionals. We work with neurodivergent children and their families to build the skills they need for everyday life.