Leah Hammond

Paediatric Occupational therapist 💚

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

Fantastic conference! Well done to the committee and all involved. Key takeaway: Occupational therapists could provide learning for teacher training programmes to understand the key concepts of handwriting as well as many other things! #CYPF2024

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

https://t.co/0ZmJiRlSTz.

Surely we should be thinking differently? What’s impacting your function, rather than giving a diagnosis.
#OccupationalTherapy

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@katie_crowfoot @asi_wise Great how do we access these as I found it tricky on the website when I signed up to the course !

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@ottheorypraxis I find it describes it well for neurotypicals to understand. But in my sessions with the client , I always explain that being over responsive actually means you are better at detecting sensory stimuli, and I always try to include the strengths this can bring have.

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@FaithSchoolOT @RCOT_CYPF @OTLizethG @DavidCMars @LucyJenks5 @DanWaldronOT @LelanieBrewer @OTDenise @Astrid_OT @Jen_PCLOT @lucyevt @Kate_Brads @lynzstevoOT @BeccaFort @HeatherScottOT Hi Faith. I use it, but only alongside more functional reports as evidence for families who may be on the waiting list for an ADHD assessment. I do actually like scoring it, as it’s able to tell you if the rater is reliable.

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

Catching up with the SI conference this evening, some thought provoking ideas around strength based approach in Neuro affirmative practice! #sensoryintegration #occupationaltherapy

[Sensory Integration Education @SINetwork]

We are delighted to announce that the Sensory Integration Education Annual Conference 2023 is now open!

Hurry over to access the conference: https://t.co/0p1HKoXBS7

Watch all presentations from the 18th to the 24 Sept only.

#SensoryIntegration #SI #SIConference

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

Have started my new role as a paediatric occupational therapist! So much to learn, which makes me love this profession ever more so!
#paediatricoccupationaltherapy #OT #Occupationaltherapy #newbeginings

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@BeckyFrench_OT Definitely, so many different values around physical activity

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@MovingOTs @sportforconf #Otalk I’m thinking this means working collaboratively with outside agencies?!
I worked with a local boxing company to provide a session with some of my young People and also a local climbing facility. I had great feedback from the sessions!

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@FaithSchoolOT @chaniedavies @MovingOTs @Lisa_D_OT @StripyLightCIC *In

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@FaithSchoolOT @chaniedavies @MovingOTs @Lisa_D_OT @StripyLightCIC #Otalk and I’m eating disorders too!

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@MovingOTs I normally don’t look at Ot specifically but more evidence around physical health and different mental health conditions. There is lots of evidence to support this, even in favour of medication.

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@chaniedavies @MovingOTs @Lisa_D_OT #OTalk, great I also have a staff well being group of yoga, which is amazing!

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@MovingOTs #Otalk absolutely, hense the humour. I have found it develops others confidence (especially when they see me try to catch a ball!)

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@lizdry @FaithSchoolOT @MovingOTs @Lisa_D_OT #OTalk I think education needs to massively change and look at the evidence base. There is so much passive learning involved in the curriculum and students sitting!

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@FaithSchoolOT @MovingOTs @Lisa_D_OT #Otalk mostly it’s confidence and anxiety. But also finance, opportunities and motivation

[Leah Hammond @OT_Hammo]

@FaithSchoolOT @MovingOTs @Lisa_D_OT #otalk it’s difficult to make a culture change sounds brill!