Children's OT and DIR Floortime therapist - Neurodev, AAC, parent carer of deaf epilepsy/VNS/trachy/ND/med trauma warrior, BSL student 4 life, tree lover, lefty
West Midlands
Joined December 2008
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Ansel is a kind and compassionate young man with a deep love for animals and nature. He’s spent much of his life in hospital and is well known to the teams who care for him. Ansel is also a familiar face in fundraising campaigns, helping to support the hospital that’s been such a big part of his journey. He is a deserving 2025 WellChlid Award winner. Ansel’s award is kindly sponsored by rightvybe. Huge thanks to @SteveBackshall for helping us share Ansel's story. #WellChildAwards @GSK
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Fantastic achievement and great experience for Ansel
A huge well done to Ansel, who received a national award last night and was congratulated by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex ❤️
Ansel won the Inspirational Young Person 12-14 Years Award at the national 2025 WellChild Awards 🏆
Read the full story orlo.uk/0TFcG
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What an incredible evening we’ve had. Our winners met WellChild Patron Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, chatted with each other and mingled with the stars. They’ve collected their awards and had an unforgettable night. As always a huge thank you to headline sponsor @gsk, our incredible host @GabyRoslin and everyone who helped make this evening so special.
Unbearably proud, and so grateful to @WellChild
We are excited to introduce our incredible 2025 WellChild Award winners!
The #WellChildAwards, in association with @GSK, celebrates the inspirational qualities of the UK’s seriously ill children, and those who go the extra mile to care for them. Learn more about this year's winners at wellchild.org.uk/awards
A huge thank you to headline sponsor @gsk and category sponsors spondapp, rightvybe @cibc @hellomag @thercn @knightfrank
Claire Hayward (she/her) retweeted
Tilly Hawkes signs, “Parliament, please give every deaf child and their families free access to BSL now! Thank you.” #tcslondonmarathon2025 #bslinourhands
Thanks to @EvelinaLondon neurodevelopmental service and speakers for such an informative OT study day #occupationaltherapy
ALT Screenshot of opening slide of presentation - Sensory processing and plasticity in the human brain, the how, what whens by prof Tomoki Arichi
Claire Hayward (she/her) retweeted
Embracing Autistic Children’s Monotropic Flow States
Blog:
autisticrealms.com/embracing…
Claire Hayward (she/her) retweeted
Brand New DIR 201 Offering Has Been Added!
DIR 201: DIR - Basic Certificate Course
Mondays
March 24 - June 23, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM US Eastern Time
icdl.com/courses/201#h.gwgwt…
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New Post! Many mainstream therapies can unintentionally reinforce ableist and racial stereotypes, leaving Black autistic kids misunderstood or mislabeled. DIR/Floortime offers a more holistic and child-centered approach, focusing on emotional connection…
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#epilepsy is just so cruel. Our thanks to @WMASMERIT @Bham_Childrens ED, neurology and neurosurgery teams and our sons @ComplexcareBCHC carers this week
ALT Knee of child pokes out from under a hospital blanket. Wires from ECG and a defib pad are visible
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Calling all deaf young people + deaf parents! Have you experienced inpatient mental health services or intensive community treatment? Join NHS England’s Transformation Team on 22 January via Zoom to share your feedback + help redesign services! See poster for more information.
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Great start to our very first compassion and social justice conference with @KantuEnsemble getting our students warmed up for some great discussions
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Seeking expertise! We're compiling a global list of tools used to assess language deprivation in deaf children. If you're familiar with any, please share their names! Your input will help us build valuable resources. #DeafMentalHealth #Language
Gotta get that sensory input 😂😍 (old photos, still recovering from last weeks op, back in theatre again next week)
ALT Boy in camp fleece onesie and fleece socks lies on the carpeted floor of a home. He's facing away from the camera looking at an ipad propped up. One leg is at 90degrees from the knee against the edge of a corner of the wall, both arms and lying along the floor - a posture which offers lots of sensory input.
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Delighted to be welcoming @GriffinPsych to @UoNSoE to share her vital research about the mental health of parent carers of disabled children and how professionals can best support them. Online and free to register! #SEND
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Sensory Wellbeing Framework for Autistic Adolescents
Follow the link for resources from my #CYPF24 presentation
sensorywellbeing.my.canva.si…
Sensory wellbeing Denise Martin shares her framework including reverse PEO model OEP in goal setting #CYPF24 sensorywellbeing.my.canva.si…
I legitimately do not know how many surgeries or anesthetics my son has had. Back at BCH this week for the latest. Absolute legend of a kid.
ALT Medium size brown dog sits cuddled next to 12 yr old boy on a cream leather sofa. Bits face is obscured by a emoji with dark glasses. His tracheostomy tube, ng tube and cochlear implants are visible
Not before his dietetic appointment tomorrow though don't worry @SueMeredith20 😉