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Developmental delay Support at Kerri-Anne Harris — Ipswich, QLD
Kerri-Anne Harris in Ipswich, QLD lists services that overlap with paediatric occupational therapy for developmental delay.
Services Kerri-Anne Harris offers for developmental delay
Children with developmental delay often experience difficulties with fine motor skills—the small, precise movements needed for tasks like writing, buttoning clothes, and self-feeding. Kerri-Anne Harris offers fine motor support tailored to each child's needs and developmental stage. Through targeted activities and interventions, occupational therapists help strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and build confidence with everyday tasks. Examples of support might include threading activities to develop pincer grip, scissor skills practice for cutting and craft work, and hand-strengthening exercises using playdough or resistance tools. The clinic works collaboratively with families to embed these skills into daily routines at home and school. If your child is NDIS-funded, services at Kerri-Anne Harris may be covered under your plan's therapy supports, depending on your funding allocation and goals. For families exploring NDIS eligibility or funding arrangements under the 2025-26 scheme, the clinic can discuss how fine motor therapy aligns with your child's plan. Every child develops at their own pace, and early intervention through occupational therapy can make a meaningful difference in their independence and participation in everyday activities.
Contact Kerri-Anne Harris
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- Phone
- 0434 225 358
- Website
- https://www.kharrisot.com.au/
About developmental delay
Developmental delay describes when a child has not yet reached one or more developmental milestones in the expected timeframe. It is a description, not a single diagnosis.
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Common questions
How do I know if my child needs fine motor support?
Signs may include difficulty holding pencils or cutlery, trouble with buttons or zips, messy handwriting, or reluctance to attempt fine motor tasks. An occupational therapist at Kerri-Anne Harris can assess your child's skills and discuss whether therapy would be helpful. They cannot diagnose conditions like dyspraxia or autism, but can identify specific areas where support may benefit your child's development and daily functioning.
Can NDIS funding cover therapy at Kerri-Anne Harris?
Many children access occupational therapy through NDIS funding, though registration status varies. We recommend contacting Kerri-Anne Harris directly to discuss your child's NDIS plan and whether their services align with your funded supports. They can explain how fine motor therapy fits within 2025-26 funding arrangements and help you understand what may be covered under your plan.
What happens during a fine motor therapy session?
Sessions are play-based and tailored to your child's interests and needs. A therapist might use activities like threading, drawing, cutting, or building to develop hand strength and coordination. Kerri-Anne Harris also works with families to identify strategies and activities you can practise at home, making progress part of everyday routines rather than isolated therapy sessions.
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Listing details last refreshed on 25 May 2026. Sourced from public clinic listings. Confirm directly with the clinic before booking.
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