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Biography
Dr Howells has studied and worked within the AllPlay team since early 2017, working across several existing programs such as AllPlay Footy and AllPlay Dance. Katherine’s PhD research was part of the AllPlay Footy project, and focused on the outcomes of organised physical activity participation for children on the autism spectrum, publishing several papers in international journals in the field.
Katherine is also a registered psychologist, currently completing her Educational and Developmental Psychology registrar program.
Katherine has a keen interest in improving wellbeing-related outcomes and community participation in young people with disability.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Education
Award Date: 19 May 2025
Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin University
Award Date: 22 Jun 2021
Psychology, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Deakin University
Award Date: 14 Apr 2016
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Exploring the use of haptic music technology to support autistic young people with complex support needs at school
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mantilla Benitez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Papadopoulos, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moseley, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Howells, K. (Project Manager)
2/02/24 → 31/05/25
Project: Research
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Evaluation of the AllPlay Pre-Learn Day Program
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sivaratnam, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Howells, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stefanac, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), May, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kennedy, B. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/12/17 → 1/12/21
Project: Research
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ALLPLAY: Correlates and outcomes of NAB-AFL Auskick participation for primary school -aged children with disabilities
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sivaratnam, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Quek, J. W. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thomas, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Howells, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sykes, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moonasinghe, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Samuel, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dicander, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Duarte, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Horvat, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thornton, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Benoit, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Graham, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Emonson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & He, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/16 → 1/12/21
Project: Research
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Can a community-based football program benefit motor ability in children with autism spectrum disorder? A pilot evaluation considering the role of social impairments
Howells, K., Sivaratnam, C., Lindor, E., He, J., Hyde, C., McGillivray, J., Wilson, R. B. & Rinehart, N., Jan 2022, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 52, 1, p. 402-413 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Risk factors for mental health difficulties in parents of children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sivaratnam, C., Devenish, B., Howells, K., Chellew, T., Reynolds, K. & Rinehart, N., 2021, In: Clinical Psychologist. 25, 1, p. 1-18 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Can participation in a community organized football program improve social, behavioural functioning and communication in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? A pilot study
Howells, K., Sivaratnam, C., Lindor, E., Hyde, C., McGillivray, J., Whitehouse, A. & Rinehart, N., Oct 2020, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 50, 10, p. 3714-3727 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Parent and clinician perspectives on the participation of children with cerebral palsy in community-based football: a qualitative exploration in a regional setting
Sivaratnam, C., Howells, K., Stefanac, N., Reynolds, K. & Rinehart, N., Feb 2020, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 3, 19 p., 1102.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A Pilot Acceptability Study of an 'AllPlay Pre-Learn' Day Program to Facilitate Participation in Organised Physical Activity for Children with Disabilities
Howells, K., Sivaratnam, C., May, T., Lindor, E. & Rinehart, N., 11 Dec 2019, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 16, 24, 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)