Nicole Walker OT

Paediatric Occupational Therapist 🖍️🧩📚🚸 10 years experience as an SEND TA and 2 years as an RSW. She/Her

[Nicole Walker OT @_Nicmwalker]

Today I had my first-ever band 5 OT interview in the field I want—pediatrics—where they will support my goal of specialising in sensory, and they gave me the job! It’s safe to say there’s a lot of ugly crying this week 🥹😭🎉💚

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

Executive functions are primarily regulated by the pre frontal cortex which helps us plan,focus, remember details & help regulate our emotions in healthy & flexible ways.
It also involves recognising & understanding our emotions & to cope with distress effectively. 🧠🌱

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

Remembering all those who lost their lives on the 37th anniversary of The Hillsborough tragedy.
Thoughts, love & prayers to their families, friends and everybody affected by that tragic day in 1989. They shall never walk alone.

#YoullNeverWalkAlone #Hillsborough #NeverForgotten

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

I have never seen punishment or punitive consequences teach self-regulation or improve behaviour,it often creates behavioural loops. Instead,we need to give pupils the psychological tools to reduce activity in their amygdala the brains alarm bell & increase cortex activity.🧠🌱

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

They will never be forgotten ❤️

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

Most school behaviour policies get it wrong.They assume that behaviour is a choice & build systems around it.When that doesn't work we punish pupils harder.
What if behaviour policies were written with the young people's developing brains & nervous systems in mind?🧠🌱

[Premier League @premierleague]

A touching sight at Anfield ❤️

🔴 @LFC

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

You are not going to solve the behaviour of our young people by punishing them into a better way of being.This will only exacerbate their inner word. If we can be curious about their behaviour,we can help them deactivate these defensive manoeuvres that ensure their survival. 🧠🌱

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

Consequences for brains still under construction.
Consequences for underdeveloped brain functions.
-impulse control
-emotional regulation.🧠🌱

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

🤗❤️

[Royal College of Occupational Therapists @theRCOT]

🎉 Happy 77th birthday to the NHS!

We’re proud to celebrate the occupational therapists and support workers who are part of what makes it so special – helping people stay healthy and live fulfilled lives. 💚

[The Redmen TV @TheRedmenTV]

This is beautiful

🎨: Lucyclaireillustration

[ARFID Awareness UK @ArfidUk]

It's ARFID Awareness Day! Here's what you need to know about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder...

For more info on ARFID, visit our website at https://t.co/DkT4obnuQc

#ARFID #ARFIDAwareness #ARFIDAwarenessUK #ARFIDAwarenessDay #ARFIDAwarenessDay2025

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

Young people with trauma expect you to walk away, so they try to push you away.🧠🌱

[The Kop Watch @TheKopWatch]

On repeat ❤️

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Remember: Progress not perfection. It’s okay to rest

Image: https://t.co/S7mx1hvYoM

[Manchester Occupational Therapy Services @mcrOTservices]

Today, we celebrate the brilliance, creativity, and uniqueness of autistic people everywhere.

Autism isn’t something to be fixed - it’s a different way of experiencing and understanding the world, and that difference brings so much beauty, innovation, and depth.

#AutisticPride

[Nicole Walker OT @_Nicmwalker]

If you’re considering a career in OT, Salford is a fantastic place to start your journey. I gained a First Class Honours degree and had the incredible opportunity to experience 5 diverse placements, which really helped me build my confidence and skills - highly recommended it! 💚

[Lisa @OT_LisaB]

We still have places available to start studying #OccupationalTherapy at Salford Uni from September this year - why not get in touch!

🟩Employers - We are delivering an OT degree apprenticeship programme from Sept '25 - please get in touch for more info

[Lisa @OT_LisaB]

We still have places available to start studying #OccupationalTherapy at Salford Uni from September this year - why not get in touch!

🟩Employers - We are delivering an OT degree apprenticeship programme from Sept '25 - please get in touch for more info

[Royal College of Occupational Therapists @theRCOT]

Great to hear @CharlieChung90’s passion for the profession tonight – highlighting the core skills of occupational therapists and the power of sharing knowledge to open doors for others. #RCOTCasson

[ARFID Awareness UK @ArfidUk]

Reminder: ARFID is NOT picky eating!

#ARFID #ARFIDAwareness #ARFIDAwarenessUK