We are really disappointed to announce that THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED and will be REARRANGED to Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 6pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. @JadeMarie_R and StephOT PLEASE SHARE WIDELY. Thank you all.

Extremely interesting & informative talk this evening, discussing the role of OT working within a high secure forensic setting using Vona du Toit model of creative ability. Thank you StephOT & @JadeMarie_R & Cardiff University OT Society 🌻 for inviting us at York St John Occupational Therapy Society 😊

A really interesting and informative presentation and discussion from StephOT and @JadeMarie_R about their role in a high secure forensic setting! Thank you for sharing your experiences and thank you Cardiff University OT Society 🌻 for sharing this opportunity with our members 💚

It’s time to show the world the true power of what we do! 🌍🙌🏽🙌🏿🙌🏻 We want people everywhere to value the life-changing power of occupational therapy. #NewRCOT

Book in more time off. Log off. Have a lie-in. Try that new yoga class. Explore somewhere you haven't been. Read that book you've been meaning to read. Whatever you choose to do, do it for you. 💙 Illustration: Wonder Doodles

This qualitative study investigated the views of people with schizophrenia and treating staff as to their opinion on addressing difficulties with #SensoryModulation #SensoryProcessing #MentalHealth bit.ly/3qAxOFb

Do you work with individuals with Complex #Trauma Disorder #Autism #ADHD or #SensoryProcessing difficulties? There's still time to catch this LIVE webinar with OT & author, Dr Varleisha Gibbs: Wed 9th Feb, 2pm - 4pm (UK time): bit.ly/3tdelOV #SensoryIntegration

The ASIP and Journal Club new topic launches today. Throughout May and June, we'll be learning as much as we can about the interaction between sensory integration and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). More information here: tinyurl.com/ASIP-JournalCl…

It's been great to see so many #OccupationalTherapists from across the country getting together to attend the Trust's Occupational Therapy conference today. A first of many of these events we hope! #OTConferenceHSS

I'll never forget my first Ofsted lesson observation, as an NQT, when they said I couldn't rely on this level of energy to engage and enthuse my class as it would diminish as I got older. I hope they get to watch this, 20 years later. 🤔

Bed numbers are the wrong focus. Community provision eg autism assessments, schools provision, mh support, salt, OT etc etc… will support people so that distress and crisis don’t happen. Then bed numbers will fall on their own

Hear from OTs working with adults, Leanne Duggan and Jemma Kent, who discuss the two most requested pieces of sensory equipment in mental health settings: sensory boxes and weighted blankets. sinetwork.co/3GLJjUS #SensoryIntegration #WeightedBlankets #SensoryBoxes

If you work in Restricted Environments or Forensic Services, you won't want to miss this online discussion. We're looking at where to start when assessment seems impossible... loom.ly/T1o8esc #SensoryIntegration

SIE Annual Conference 2023 is coming! A FREE virtual event for professionals and families, exploring neuroaffirmative approaches to supporting people with sensory processing differences. Save the date: 18th September – 24th September Registration coming soon!

One week left to register! If you work in Restricted Environments or Forensic Services, you won't want to miss next Wednesday's live online discussion. We're looking at where to start when assessment seems impossible... loom.ly/T1o8esc #SensoryIntegration #SIAssessment

Last few days to register! If you work in Restricted Environments or Forensic Services, you won't want to miss this live online discussion. We're looking at where to start when assessment seems impossible... loom.ly/T1o8esc #SensoryIntegration #SIAssessment

This cross sectional study investigated self reported health measures in long-term, intermittent, and non-practitioners of #yoga #InternationalDayOfYoga hdl.handle.net/1993/37074

This study investigated the associations between autistic traits, taste preference, taste perception, and #eating behaviour in the general population. #SensoryProcessing doi.org/10.1002/erv.29…

In this interview we hear from Dr Stephen Porges about co-regulation and polyvagal theory and how and why it is relevant to the practice of Sensory Integration Practitioners. Pre-order this interview today, available to watch from 25 September 2023: loom.ly/xkRXHYk

This masters degree research project investigated the association between fundamental motor skills and motor planning, and participation in play. loom.ly/kc2h8go