Occupational therapist; mum of 3 children and 2 dogs; specialist in SPD, asd,adhd, attachment, sensory integration, dyspraxia; author of https://xitter.cf/t.co/JxXhUuUfNX
Bristol, England
Joined February 2014
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Check these books for kids and parents who have meltdowns because of sensory overload and other issues! Lots of helpful tips and written by a top notch therapist 😂 Currently reduced on Kindle! @meltdownkids #SPD #homeschooling #ASD #ADHD
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At time this appears deliberately misleading. “No evidence” because you haven’t collected any is a dereliction of duty, and entirely different from having collected evidence and proved something isn’t working
Really odd, incoherent blog; misunderstands both RPZs and LTNs. No new RPZs since 2013. Is this really nothing more than a budget driven increase in CPZ fees? No parking or transport policy at all; simply floundering? thebristolmayor.com/2023/06/…
Re : Autism assessments update:
We are really proud to say we have had fantastic feedback from the families we are supporting, 3 of whom have let us know at the start of term that the SENDCos of their respective schools have already started to implement our recommendations.#asd
Wonderful living in Bristol.Balloons are glorious this year. Shame they're going the other way from Knowle #BalloonFiesta
Working with so many families at the moment where violent behaviour is commonplace from Child to parent. I ask the parent would they accept this behaviour from a partner??? DV is unacceptable in any form. Containment, boundaries and nurturing is required. Keep safe out there.
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How does Sensory Integration work for adopted and fostered children?
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Article by Linda Plowden @therapyspace
#nationaladoptionweek
Really proud to announce we are able to offer Autism assessments at Therapy Space now after completing the ADI-R training with Kim O'Byrne SEND Inclusion Specialist. Kim has joined the team to deliver OT programmes as OT Technician and the Autism assessmemts.yay!!
Love the way animals find joy in life's simple things.
We’ve had dogs commando crawling, now otters blowing bubbles @BussModel @WrenchKatie @sarah_lloyd15 #buildingunderdevelopedsystems #animalrolemodels
I completely support the pool and swim most days. We must save it.
Hey we're gearing up for a #CommunityAssetTransfer (CAT) to #SaveJubileePool. We will definitely want support along the way and most likely need to show it. If you want to help turn our #cat 😺 purr into a roar please do encourage others to #follow us on Twitter. #500ByChristmas
Looking forward to in leaf ecosensorytherapy training this weekend. Helping to broaden my skills working with children and adults outdoors. #sensory
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This will be good 👏. My colleagues rave about the developmental trauma training from BH. From the bottom to the top (song title by?) and the inside out
Our online training 'The Power of the Senses' is packed with info, ideas & strategies. Learn how to re-build the sensory systems & support regulation in children impacted by early trauma
Book a place bit.ly/3audPT2 or email training@beaconhouse.org.uk for team licenses
Just had a brainwave that an excellent way to deactivate a meltdown is talking to the person about special interests.#ActuallyAutistic #meltdownkids
Scary Saturday when a party makes you feel worried and left out so Nathan tries to ruin it for his brother. This is a story of impulsiveness, sensory seeking and jealousy.
For all those parents and kids who hate having their nails cut, this should make you smile. Made me laugh out loud ha ha sorry Pug.
Going to be speaking on bbc radio somerset this morning at 10.15 about meltdownkids.co.uk tune in for some sensory tips in lockdown
#lockdown #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek