Taryn Loutit

Service Manager, Neurodiverse Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (N-CAMHS), NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Occupational Therapist. All views are my own.

[Neurodevelopmental Service-CYP NHSL @NeuroDevNHSL]

October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month so this month we will be sharing information about ADHD and strategies to help manage some of the difficulties associated with ADHD.

Read to find out more about the symptoms and diagnostic criteria.

[Royal College of Occupational Therapists @theRCOT]

We're proud to support #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! 🌟

OTs play a vital role in breaking barriers and empowering neurodivergent people. OTs who are neurodivergent bring their lived experience & fresh perspectives to their role.

Let’s champion neurodiversity together! 💙

[Neurodevelopmental Service-CYP NHSL @NeuroDevNHSL]

This month we are focusing on sharing information about managing emotions. Today we are focusing on the emotion anxiety.

[South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership @sahscp]

Aberlour (Scotland's Children's Charity) have launched their Neuro Connections Peer Support Groups in South Ayrshire for families of Neurodiverse children and young people. Find a group near you this February.

Book your place here: https://t.co/YMYIRNcjws

[EAC School Counselling Service @EACschoolCouns]

This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we are sharing our EAC Wellbeing supports document which was just recently updated. Please help us to share this with children, young people, families and practitoners https://t.co/S4EkShr6qI @EastAyrshire @eac_GIRFEC @eahscp @eahomelink

[CYP Occupational Therapy (NHS Lanarkshire) @OccupationalTh4]

Grounding with our 5 senses is a tool that can be used anywhere, at any time. It can help us feel more calm and refocus our attention back to the present moment when we feel anxious or overwhelmed.

[RCSLTLearn @RCSLTLearn]

Members, the enhanced practice apprenticeship is being developed for speech and language therapy! We want as many of you as possible to have your say, so for more information on the project and to sign up for a kick-off webinar, check out https://t.co/iarXApHfig

[CYP Occupational Therapy (NHS Lanarkshire) @OccupationalTh4]

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for our health & mental wellbeing. Here are Sleep Action’s top tips to support children & young people with sleep:
https://t.co/BpH3XtCPZm

[NHSGGC - Mental Health Occupational Therapists @nhsggcmhot]

Pantomime came to RAH, Levendale & Dykebar Hospital. All enjoyed the performance from #GeezaBreakProductions mobile panto show "Goldilocks" supported by OT staff. The panto performance got patients and relatives into the Christmas spirit.
#Occupationaltherapy

[Lynne Rule @LynneRule]

Closing date extended till the 10th January @QMU_OT @OT_RGU @ENU_OT_ @GcuOcc @nic_ahp @matthewperrott @clairec_ahpcyp please share

[NHSGGC - Mental Health Occupational Therapists @nhsggcmhot]

Forensic medium secure OT Team have created a circuit’s class and implemented across all wards. These sessions focus on increasing patient’s engagement in physical activity in a supportive and informal environment and have had great uptake so far #OTWeek2024

[NAITScotland @NAITScotland]

Resources for autistic teenagers https://t.co/Ow0RTeczj0

[NAITScotland @NAITScotland]

Helpful information for practitioners who can signpost autistic adults in Scotland to this government funded resource which can be accessed before, during or after diagnosis

[NAITScotland @NAITScotland]

Here’s the latest NAIT newsletter for your perusal!

https://t.co/lVymNRgLWZ

@AffirmingScot @scotgovhealth @ScotGovEdu @ESInclusionTeam @Ahpscot @camhsahp @rcsltscot @NESnmahp @NES_Psychology @RCPCHScotland @RCPsychScot @RCOT_PolicySco @rcsltscot @Aspep1 @earlyyearsscot

[Public Health NHS A&A @PublicHealthAAA]

If you’re battling with your mental health and feel you can’t talk about it with someone you know, there are organisations who can provide a listening ear without judgement.

You are not alone! #TimeToTalk

[Foxgrove NSAIS @NHSaaaNSAIS]

Another exciting job opportunity for a band 6 occupational therapist. Come join a dynamic and enthusiastic team 👌@FN_SoFMH @NHSaaa https://t.co/FzFdaf3RII

[Jenny Gregory @Jen_PCLOT]

Brand new poster from @theRCOT used in conversations today @RCPCHtweets conference #RCPCH24 on 'How to make a great occupational therapy referral'. @RCOT_CYPF @RCOT_Sally @benharrisOT @BCHC_Childot

[Neurodiversity Training UK @NeurodiversityT]

FREE Guide for Teachers -Refocussing on ADHD in Neurodiverse Classrooms: download; https://t.co/tjISyUycNb @RainbowEduMAT @COLA_Trust @ISRheintal @IntSchoolMag @isdedu @TKATAcademies @TEAL_Trust @glosdiocschools @Athelstan_Trust @olympustrust @LDBSLAT @TheBridgeMAT @Lond_Academy