Emma

Speech and Language Therapist working with adults who have a Learning Disability and engaging with the speechie world! All views my own.

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

Thank you @AffirmingScot for today - another step towards a neuro-affirming nation! 🤗 Hoping to see the community grow and neuro-affirming practice to spread 🌱

[Neuro-affirming Scotland @AffirmingScot]

NAIT are in Aberdeen today and looking forward to our North region community of practice event, with colleagues from Highland, Grampian, Tayside, Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles.

[RCSLT Scotland @rcsltscot]

“Tomorrow’s decision will have an immediate and lasting impact on children and young people in Aberdeenshire.” https://t.co/n508b2UPPP @RCSLT

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

Brilliant advice for supporting students 🤗
The most rewarding thing is seeing students come back as therapists, as they felt supported. This is the only way to do it!

[Emily Price (she/her) @EmilioLees]

@Kristina_SLT @RCSLTLearn @RCSLT @UCL_MScSLS @GivingVoiceUK Be a model of breaking down what "professional" looks like. They will have an internal critic and a need to be perfect. Help them embrace their authenticity. That will create the conditions for them to be able to thrive.

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

@LouiseDaySLT There will be a Lothian regional event coming up soon 👍

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

First a neuro-affirming community of practice...next up a neuro-affirming nation 🤞🤞 that's the dream! A very important event and great to be a part of - lots to feedback to my MDT colleagues. Thank you 💙 @AffirmingScot @AutisticDoctor @CharleneTait_SA

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

@LouiseDaySLT I was wondering if you'd be there Louise! It was in Edinburgh!

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

Away to add "please feel welcome to stim or have movement breaks when required" to the start of any training presentations. I also enjoyed today's silent applause!

[Neuro-affirming Scotland @AffirmingScot]

Let's expect different sensory preferences and change traditions to be more inclusive. At our event today we'll show silent appreciation.
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It takes a bit of getting used to but it costs nothing and can mean a lot
@NAITScotland @AutisticDoctor @scottishautism

[Neuro-affirming Scotland @AffirmingScot]

Thanks to Autism Level Up! for giving us food for thought 💭about where we are & next steps towards levelling up https://t.co/2ClQMoF8m8
👉A no blame culture will help us grow from awareness, acceptance, appreciation & empowerment all the way to advocacy
@NAITScotland

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

Disclosing neurotype "should not be any more difficult than disclosing if you're right or left handed". #acceptance @AffirmingScot

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

@ian_mcsalty I learned that "guillotine" was a paper cutter at school, before I learned it was an off with your head device 🤣🤣

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

@Deb84SLT @eazy_breezy_mac Hi Iain, I'm also surprised at this! Are your peers mainly looking to stay in the central belt, just out of interest?

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

@HannahSpeechie Where is that venue??

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

I am a little biased, but I can't think of a better band 5 job than this. Plenty of support in a friendly team, and experience that is transferable to any area of SLT (if for whatever reason you don't fall in love with working with the LD population!)
https://t.co/LZs29SQAyM

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

@eazy_breezy_mac Enjoy living in Troon! I grew up a 15 minute drive from there!! Get yourself a "Wee Hurrie" fish and chips! All the best with the job 🤗

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

Lovely to return to work gradually after an unexpected rocky start to the year...very grateful for a supportive team. Always take care of you first - it's so important, and there is always a new chapter ahead ☀️💙

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

@HannahSLT1 You're amazing 🙌🌟

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

@ClaireClarkSLT My Eastpak backpack has lasted me years and still going strong!

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

🌟ALD BAND 5 PERMANENT POST - Aberdeen City 🌟. Come and join our lovely team. https://t.co/EOzTLVqn0S

[Emma @emmaspeechie]

I just had to quickly stop on the way back from a visit today to take this picture...working in Grampian has its perks 😍 #mySLTday