Our iThrive Team
Kathryn Dew
Senior OT | Team Leader
Bsc(OT)(Hons)
After growing up in wheatbelt of WA, Kathryn relocated to Perth to further her career in occupational therapy. Kathryn loves working with children and values the fun, energy, and uniqueness each child brings to therapy. She embraces the variety of each day and works closely with families, teachers, and support teams to provide a holistic, goal-focused approach that meets the individual needs of every child.
Education & Expertise
Kathryn graduated with Honours from Edith Cowan University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Committed to lifelong learning, Kathryn has undertaken a variety of professional development courses, including Becoming a Behavioural Detective with world-renowned therapist Kim Barthel, Zones of Regulation, leadership training, and courses on primitive reflexes and sensory integration.
Professional Background
Kathryn is a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist who began her career in rural WA. Now a senior therapist and team leader at iThrive, she brings energy, creativity, and a collaborative approach to her work. Passionate about lifelong learning, she tailors holistic, goal-focused therapy to support each child’s unique needs.
Core Skills & Strengths
Experienced in developmental delays, sensory processing, emotional regulation and motor skills, Kathryn brings a strengths-based, play-focused approach to therapy. She excels in building strong family partnerships, setting functional goals, and tailoring strategies to each child’s needs. Her collaborative, evidence-based practice supports meaningful outcomes across home, school, and community settings.
Passion & Motivation
“It brings me great joy at end of the day knowing that you have made a difference, whether big or small in a family’s life. The smile on a child’s face when they achieve something for the first time will forever be the most special reward.”
– Kathryn Dew
