Kellie
Kellie – Service Manager After training as Cabin crew and as a result developing an irrational fear of flying I decided to firmly keep my feet on the ground. I stayed within the theme though and have worked in customer service for over 12 years. Following a summer in Ibiza, working with Pudsey Bear/Children…
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Hilary – Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapist A kind Health Visitor highlighted OT as a profession, when my dual roles as 1st time mum & engineer in the oil industry caused me reflect on the value of “occupational balance” for parental well-being.! I began in hospital-based adult OT, but soon I wanted to “just try” Children’s…
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They say time flies when you’re having fun & I’ve loved every minute of being an OT! During my career I’ve worked across a full range of ages, from pre-schoolers to post 16. I enjoy working with children who have neurological conditions, autism & sensory problems. I especially enjoy working with children who have complex…
Read MoreWhat survival looks like in school – a resource for understanding children with trauma or sensory processing difficulties
What 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…
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Slow 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
Hot 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/going-abroad-summer/ In addition to planning your travel and destination, I think…
Read MoreTraining Course: Attachment Informed Intervention with Troubled Children and their Families
Training Course: Attachment Informed Intervention with Troubled Children and their Families Attachment Informed Intervention with Troubled Children and their Families Date: 19th & 20th April 2018 Venue: CTS, Conference Room, The Barn, Friars Well Estate, North Drive, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HY Course Tutor: Helen Johnson – Director of Attachment…
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Compression 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…
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Back 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…
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Fidget 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…
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