Sadie Blue

Occupational Therapist. Children & YP Mental health, adventures with my kid, country music & hockey. All views & opinions my own.

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

We need more OTs in virtual schools, because occupation is crucial for these children labelled LAC.
I’m tired of meetings centred around “challenging” behaviours.
Little John is more than LAC, he’s a keyboard player, a swimmer, a footballer, he’s a friend, a brother…#OTWeek2023

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

#OTWeek2023 As part of my role in the NHS sensory pathway, I offer consultation & advice telephone appointments with parents, carers and schools to support children feel safe and seen in the classroom so that they are able to engage and thrive academically

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

@ShefFlourish Aww I would have loved to come to this! My Mam has young-onset dementia and I would really value the connection with others who have/are experiencing similar loss/grief. I work during the day though, do you know of any other Sheffield evening/weekend groups?

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

I use my core skills of activity analysis to understand how the sensory environment impacts on a child’s sense of safety, and what unique sensory strategies are most helpful for a child who is frequently on high alert/flooded by the environment

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

I work for a virtual school. Today I visited a child out of area and took him a sensory tent & weighted blanket. I rolled him up like a hot dog, squashed him with a gym ball and then had a snail race across the floor on our tummies. Teachers were like “This is OT?” 🤨 #OTWeek23

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

to learn in a classroom (occupation) a child needs to feel safe and connected, and that they belong. My role in virtual school might look like I’m rolling about the floor playing snail races, but what I’m actually doing is learning what a child needs to feel safe and regulated

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

Thank you @theRCOT for the Life Hacks campaign, I actually like it! 😊

I remember when RCOT did next to nothing on socials for the publicity of the profession. The feedback then was you’re not doing enough, now you’re not doing it right, you’ll never please everyone 🤷‍♀️

[Royal College of Occupational Therapists @theRCOT]

@AthenaHandling Hello John - We’ve heard the strength of feeling about the use of OT Life Hacks. We are adapting the campaign to reflect that and are stopping using the term life hacks. We’re starting now to work through the changes. 1/2

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

@rosannasweeney @YoungMindsUK I have lots more! Feel free to email me through the website if you want to, I’m not so good at social media 😆

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

@rosannasweeney @YoungMindsUK - Some children struggle to identify internal bodily signals (interoception) and therefore will not recognise the need to use the toilet until they REALLY need to go. Let children go to the toilet when their bodily cues tell them it’s time.
- offer quiet spaces at break times

[Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS FT @SHSCFT]

In response to this tragic event, Sheffield Talking Therapies are hosting a number of dedicated psychology sessions on Thursday 2 November, 7pm – 8pm and Friday 10am – 10:45am for anyone who has been affected.

[Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS FT @SHSCFT]

We are sending our deepest condolences to Adam Johnson's family, friends and all of the Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers teams and fans. Many people from Sheffield witnessed this traumatic event over the weekend or have been impacted by it.
@PanthersIHC @SheffChildrens

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

If parents of children who witnessed the event need to chat, please DM me. Or if it would be helpful, I can look to set up a free Zoom parent support group where I can share some advice and offer a safe, confidential space to reflect and be with each other virtually.

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

Deeply shocked and saddened reading about the tragic accident in Sheffield last night. I can’t imagine the pain and trauma for all involved. As a Mum, hockey fan and a children’s therapist I keep thinking about the children present who witnessed such a horrific tragedy 😔 #AJ47

[Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT]

I feel deeply moved by the outpouring of love from the hockey community and everybody rallying together to support. I want to help where I can, I know there will be a lot of children under 13 struggling and little services to support in South Yorkshire…