Paediatric Occupational Therapist Vacancies in the Midlands & North West Paediatric Occupational Therapist Vacancies Hours: Part Time (minimum 3 days per wk) to full time Location 1: for Midlands, Leicester and surrounding counties Location 2: for North West, Warrington and surrounding counties Pay Scale: dependent on experience & qualifications + mileage and travel Consultant Rate: for…
Read MorePaediatric Occupational Therapist Vacancy x 2 Hours: Part Time (minimum 3 days per wk) or full time Location: 1 OT for West Midlands; Coventry & surrounding areas plus 1 OT for North West; Wales, Merseyside & surrounding areas Pay Scale: dependent on experience & qualifications + mileage and travel Holidays: 28 days with increments to 33…
Read MoreWhat survival looks like in school – a resource for understanding children with trauma or sensory processing difficulties An easy to read booklet to help professionals and parents who come into contact with children living with trauma or SPD. Survival-In-School-PDFDownload The behaviours of trauma and/or SPD are easily misunderstood and can be interpreted incorrectly. This simple…
Read MoreSlow Processing Speed Blogger Pip Else – Paediatric OT September 2018 We recently posted a link to an article about slow processing speed on our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/188501934554033/posts/2034414056629469/ Processing speed This is so important when thinking about starting a new school or returning to school after the summer holidays. If a child has difficulties…
Read MoreHot weather and summer holidays Blogger Pip Else – Paediatric OT July 2018 In 2016 we posted about traveling abroad and some tips for children with additional needs. This focused on airport travel and holiday destinations. Further information on this can be accessed at: https://www.childrenstherapysolutions.co.uk/2016/08/02/going-abroad-summer/ In addition to planning your travel and destination, I think…
Read MoreCompression Blogger Pip Else – Paediatric OT 19th October 2017 Compression We recently posted a link on our Facebook page regarding compression strategies; this link highlights that you can get compression through many different activities and not just a compression vest. Link:https://www.facebook.com/childrenstherapysolutions/posts/1580212458716300 Compression based activities can be calming for the body, it can give us…
Read MoreBack to School? Blogger Pip Else – Paediatric OT 24th August 2017 Back to School? Are you ready? Are they ready? Readiness and preparation is the key to starting back to school, especially when transitioning into a new school or new class. Here are some things to think about when sending your child off to…
Read MoreFidget Gadgets Blogger Pip Else – Paediatric OT 28th June 2017 Fidget Gadgets We recently posted a link on our Facebook page regarding sensory tools for Fidgety kids; this post was created by Wunder Mom- Home.Kids.Life and can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/childrenstherapysolutions/posts/1437475369656677 These ideas included: Pipe cleaners: These are easily accessible in…
Read MoreSensory Rooms in the Community Blogger Pip Else – Paediatric OT 26th April 2017 We recently posted a link on our Facebook page explaining about the new sensory room in Shannon Airport. This is the first European Airport sensory room and should hopefully encourage other airports to create their own sensory environment. https://www.facebook.com/Shannon.Airport.Official/videos/1303271216429032/ Support…
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