I love being an Occupational Therapist because I can use my brain the way it wants to be used whilst making a difference to others lives #ChooseOT https://t.co/HftEn50p3J
Really pleased that this report (which I had a hand in producing) was launched today. It describes how #OccupationalTherapy services can be designed to ensure children & young people receive the right help at the right time so they have skills & resilience they need for life.
Hearing how Laura Graham got Back to Basics and engaged a school environment in an It’s Behind You club developing bottom wiping and hair brushing skills through play! Some fab bottom up approaches #CYPF2019
Interesting exploration of research. Some exciting outcomes headed our way from CHILD research and also a database of therapy services in the UK! #cypf2019
Children and Family Health Surrey’s Angela Wheeler delivered an insightful and at time amusing talk on implementing a Universal and Targeted service. Also a reminder of the graduated approach #CYPF2019
Ooo a new model - the MUDA model used in Enfield, very accessible language that is transferable and can be used as a quick check that we’re not wasting time, resources, or money in our practice ensuring best outcomes for our service and clients #CYPF2019
Dr Jess Turnbull delivering a fantastic insight into sleep (and stick insects) merging the medical, anthropological, and social models. Consider using Mr Men as a strengths based model and the Xbox adapted controller gets another worthy mention. #CYPF2019
Yesterday Dr Ann Gordon reminded everyone to have a proactive focus not reactive to enlarge your circle of influence. I think being proactive also empowers the individual, encourages change, and reduces burn-out. #CYPF2019
Helene Polatajko engaged the audience again. Key points: Generalisation & transfer (of knowledge) are difficult.
A new/different skill invokes cognition.
As cognitive load increases performance decreases. Cognition interferes with automatic behaviour performance. #CYPF2019
How to consider transitioning into the workspace with high functioning ASD. Some interesting thoughts I hadn’t had (consider small talk, making tea, lunchtime routines and expectations)
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Really interesting talk on SCERTS by Sarah. I didn’t know about the different communication stages and thought the Tier’d slide is easy access. Another course to consider! #CYPF2019
Gaming at Treloars school with adolescents with physical and learning disabilities. Using Xbox adapted controllers and switches. Thanks for the kit sheet @OTTreloars#CYPF2019
@CharlOTte_Paeds delivered an informative session on participation in occupation with CYP with palliative brain tumours. I look forward to seeing more of #amputeebear Second slide is the NHS long term plan meeting OT provision #CYPF2019