Catriona Dillingham

OT Educator interested in ADHD adults, neurodiversity, psychodynamics, suicide prevention, digital tech in HE, values based ed, phenomenography. Likes tea

[Janine Hackett @Janine1OT]

@QMU_OT @TheOTShow @ElizabethCasso1 @QMUniversity @YouTube Take a look at the QMU entry for the Elisabeth Casson film competition. Congratulations to all first years for their fabulous work! @QmuOTSociety @CiaraMRyan @SKantartzis @CatD_OT @Slb70B @cmcdlot @SmythRhona @ot_joanna @CharlieChung90 @popeye1604 @QMUniversity @LindaRenton

[Tourette Scotland @tourettescot]

This week is Trans Awareness Week and we wanted to take this opportunity to remind our membes that, whoever you are, you are welcome and loved ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

#IStandWithTrans

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@SEDSConnective @Donmacbru @NAITScotland @tourettescot @StationAdhd @Symbolic_Life Thanks for your encouragement

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

Privileged to have developed this initiative with @Donmacbru, critically exploring how #OT better collaborates with neurodivergent people to enhance occupational engagement & inclusive language/environments/practice. Genuine thanks @NAITScotland 4 your guiding principles/values.

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@SMRCResearch Thanks for your comment and encouragement. The learners absolutely found out just how challenging it is and were full of questions and considerations.

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@QMU_OT learners undertaking neurodiversity module. What a long way you have come in 5 weeks, successfully completing neuroaffirming report writing to round off the module. Massive thanks to @NAITScotland, @Donmacbru @tourettescot #qmumadstudies @StationAdhd, @QMULRC

[NAITScotland @NAITScotland]

https://t.co/LJBNfEQpys
New guidance for GPs about supporting neurodivergent adults @RCGPScotland @rcpsych @DoctorsAutistic @NHS_Education @scotgovhealth

[The Mental Elf @Mental_Elf]

PHOTO EXHIBITION in Shoreditch, LONDON N1
Chocolate Studios, 4-7pm Wed 11 Oct 2023

Come and see the @co_pact photos taken by people who have experienced compulsory admission to hospital under the Mental Health Act

Share your reactions using #CoPact

🎟️ https://t.co/ShlcCygBX0

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

Massive thanks to @QMUniversity ‘s #madstudies alumni for their impactful & contrasting occupational narratives of before /after receipt of autism diagnosis, +importance of reclaiming & uncovering identity highlighting how transformational diagnosis is on becoming & belonging.

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

This week in Working with Neurodivergent people in #OTpractice thinking about #valuesbasedpractice & values conflict between neurotypicals/neurodivergent people impacting linguistics, attitudes, decision-making & action #languagematters #itstimetodropchallengingbehaviour

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@tourettescot thanks Sarah for facilitating a fantastic session within @QMUniversity ‘s Neurodiversity Elective for next #OccpationalTherapy workforce #coproduction #authenticity #critcaloccupationaltherapy. Great @QMU_OT alumni are leading neuroaffirming practice & Tourette’s

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@tourettescot thanks Sarah for facilitating a fantastic session within @QMUniversity ‘s Neurodiversity Elective for next #OccpationalTherapy workforce #coproduction #authenticity #critcaloccupationaltherapy. Great @QMU_OT alumni are leading neuroaffirming practice & Tourette’s

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@BeresfordPeter We will be purchasing for @QMULRC to further enhance our resources around service user issues, experience and expertise.

[Dr Donald Maciver @Donmacbru]

New from NAIT. On adult diagnosis, and the challenge of navigating between the deficit-focussed language used in current diagnostic tools (ADOS-2) and the preferences of neurodivergent people for updated, respectful and affirming language https://t.co/A51LCK0lgF

[Karen Scorer @KarenScorerOT]

Stop the misuse of restraint and seclusion.

standing in solidarity - wearing my nature crown👑

#calumslaw

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

What fantastic peer support!

[QMU Occupational Therapy Society @QmuOTSociety]

We understand how daunting placements can be so please join us online for a pre-placement session where you can learn from the experience of other students and share some tips and support before you head out.

Online on our Teams Channel, Thur 5th Oct at 7pm.

Members only.

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@KatieELOT Well done

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@tourettescot Absolutely keen to connect around this and @QMUniversity

[Catriona Dillingham @CatD_OT]

@qmu_ot learner’s creative key messages on enhancing #OccupationalTherapy practice through a neurodivergent neuroaffirming lens.Metaphors symbols used 2convey key OTconcepts, environmental attitudinal change, lived experience voices & not dwelling on whats not fixable @Donmacbru

[Tourette Scotland @tourettescot]

Today sees the start of National Inclusion Week. Although this is an event aimed more at employers, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind you that, regardless of your gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age, beliefs or background, you are always welcome and safe with us 💙

[GW4 Neurodevelopmental Neurodiversity Network @neurodnetwork]

Journal, #Neurodiversity, officially launches today!!! Huge launch event tonight at @SAGEPublishing with over 500 attendees.

Editorial by Shah & @JoniHolmes80 https://t.co/geGVAdihqQ "Neurodiversity: Towards an interdisciplinary approach"...