#HelloMyNameIs Laura

💚British Paediatric Occupational Therapist working in a outpatient clinic in Dubai 🇦🇪 Instagram: laurareidOT1 📸 York St John University, 2015👩🏻‍🎓

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Wait and see’ is not a strategy—it’s a delay. Early intervention isn’t rushing development; it’s supporting it at the right time, in the right way. #EarlyIntervention #OT #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Throwback Thursday 😆😆 First year placement, and now nearly 10 years qualified! #YSJ #OT #PaediatricTherapy #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Skills can’t wait for a diagnosis. You don’t need a diagnosis to start OT. Waiting wastes time; supporting skills early builds confidence for life, as OT’s we address the functional difficulties not the label. #EarlyIntervention #OT #TimeMatters #PaediatricTherapy #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Do sticker charts truly help children, or do they teach compliance over connection? What if the child’s motivation grows from joy in the activity, not external rewards? #OTThoughts #ChildDevelopment #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Calling a child a ‘sensory seeker’ oversimplifies their needs. Sensory input is regulation, not misbehavior. It’s time to shift the narrative. #SensoryProcessing #PaediatricOT #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

I am honored to share that I have been elected as the Secretary of the newly formed Emirates Occupational Therapy Working Group. This marks a significant milestone for the recognition and progression of Occupational Therapy within the UAE and globally. #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Where would I start with a picky eater as a OT? https://t.co/iU1YOyADep #FeedingTherapy #OTabroad #PickyEater #OT

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Proud of where I’ve come from, grateful for where I am, excited for where I’m going🩷

#OccupationalTherapy #SpecialistOT #MyDubai #OTcareer #GenesisDubai #IMetMyYoungerselfForCoffee #PaediatricTherapy #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

The world is a big place, but the Occupational Therapy community is small 🫶🏼 I love connecting with therapists in different countries who are interested in Global Health 🌍 #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

If you have any questions about personal or professional therapy life in the UAE head over my Instagram for the Q&A @LauraReidOT1 #OTabroad #MyDubai

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Always a pleasure being asked to speak about my experiences working as an OT in the UAE 🇦🇪 I have learnt so much whilst working here and am passionate about sharing honest information about this industry, this was a opportunity for me to reflect on my journey too #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

I am thrilled to share that I have joined the incredible Developmental Paediatric Team at #Genesis Healthcare as a Lead/Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist! #OTAbroad #NextStep #Dubai

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

The idea that children will eat when hungry and won’t starve themselves is a common myth, for 4-6% of children they would rather starve than eat a non-preferred food. The SOS approach to feeding provides evidence-based insights into why this myth is flawed. #OTabroad #PickyEater

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Nearly the weekend🥳 But before that I am attending Vineland-3 adaptive behaviour scales training, an assessment I’m looking forward to learning more about to add to my toolkit🤓 #OTabroad #AssessmentIsKey

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Great news for British OT’s wanting to move and work in Dubai.. you no longer need to do the exam! ..Most difficult exam as it was so outdated and a mix of PT and OT questions, not jealous at all for the newbies🙈 #OTabroad

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Love our joint SLT and OT sessions, using AAC and sensory/ motor together has really increase participation 😍😍 #OTabroad https://t.co/shPMw5xQ9X

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, I'm honored to help kids grow, learn, and thrive each day. I get to witness the amazing progress our little warriors make, the determination and resilience of them and their families and be a part of the fun🌟 #WorldOccupationalTherapyDay

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

On World Occupational Therapy Day (yesterday🤦🏽‍♀️) to all my lovely friends and colleagues, I want to appreciate the profession that has given me so many experiences and opportunities… despite most people not even knowing what at we do!💚 #WorldOccupationalTherapyDay #OTabroad

[Royal College of Occupational Therapists @theRCOT]

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 💚🥳

We're joining @thewfot to celebrate 'Unity through Community.' An opportunity to highlight how OTs collaborate with others to support individuals to be part of their communities.

#WorldOTDay

Find out more: https://t.co/aPSfXU0S5p

[#HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT]

Admin day today to complete 35 individualised therapy reports, home programs and patient summary’s. Is there enough coffee and movement breaks to get me through it.. 🤔 #OTabroad #ITP