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My Qualifications & Experience

 

I achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree,  first class, with Honours in Occupational therapy in 2019 from Glyndwr University. I then completed a Post graduate certificate in Advanced Occupational Therapy, with commendation, in 2022 at Ulster University. Prior to this I graduated from the University of Liverpool with a (LLB) Honours degree in Law in 2006.

 

 I began working as an Independent Occupational therapist covering the  North West and North Wales in 2021. Prior to this I worked within the NHS as an adult  Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist, working with adults to foster independence,  improve engagement in meaningful occupation and identify barriers to this. I was later employed as a  Co-Clinical lead for Occupational Therapy  in tier four inpatient Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services,  working with children and young people with complex and enduring mental health conditions .

 

I have been part of multi-disciplinary teams assessing and diagnosing Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) also referred to as Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Dyspraxia also referred to as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I am further trained to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). I have completed the UKAAN ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis course, Dyspraxia UK training in Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia assessment and diagnosis. I have additional training in the areas of Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, Autism and Mental Health, Acceptance Commitment Therapy in OT, Coaching and Autism,  and Adverse Childhood Experiences. 

 

I am experienced in identifying Sensory processing differences, through my prior employment and training with the Sensory Integration Network at postgraduate level completing  Foundations in Neuroscience and Clinical Reasoning at Sheffield Hallam University.  I have completed numerous short courses including Understanding Sensory Processing and Integration in Teenagers and Young Adults, Understanding Sensory Processing and Integration in Adults with Learning Disabilities, Introduction to Sensory Integration Difficulties (for Schools) and in various sensory assessment tools.

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