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"The word sensible means able through our senses." Thanks Kath Smith OT(she/her) (ASI WISE) for your presentation on Sensory Ladders. 🪜 The approach can support anyone to develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills. Thanks Lisa Westhorpe (Sport for Confidence) for hosting. #RCOT2024

Any OT students out there interested? This would look great on your c.v.

Lots of fantastic sessions yesterday at #RCOT24 Looking forward to day 2!

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Day 2 #learningdisabilityweek, we are considering the theme of ‘age-appropriateness’ and how this can be used to limit access to #occupations for people with a #learningdisability Our secretary Justine shares one of her favoured activities Royal College of Occupational Therapists What activities do you like?

Sharing in case it is of interest to our members. gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Day 3 #learningdisabilityweek - our events co-ordinator Becky is sharing something that she likes that may not be classed as ‘age-appropriate’. People with learning disabilities are sometimes prevented from having interests that may not be classed as ‘age-appropriate’. Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Excellent post! Well said Rebecca!

📣 Do you hear me? People with a learning disability have had enough of being ignored. Read our manifesto which highlights actions we want all political parties to take if they are serious about improving the lives of people with a learning disability: mencap.org.uk/about-us/menca…

Today Helen our research and innovation lead is sharing an activity she enjoys that may not be considered age appropriate. #LDWeek2024 #learningdisabilityweek Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Last week, we launched the NEurodivergent peer Support Toolkit (NEST)! It's a free suite of resources to help mainstream secondary schools establish & maintain peer support networks for neurodivergent students. You can find out more & download here! ⬇️ salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/research/nest-…

Day 5 of #LearningDisabilityWeek2024 Today it is the turn of our communications lead Rachel to share something she enjoys that may not be viewed as age appropriate. Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Today our newsletter editor Cara shares something about herself that might not be considered age appropriate. We love the fantastic photo! #learningdisabilitiesweek24 Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Want to know more about the e role of a learning disability OT? Watch this great video by one of our members Annabelle.

RCOT_PLD what are LD OTs using as standardised functional assessments? We are looking for a replacement to AMPS in addition to #moho tools that supplement our assessment process. Any ideas would be very welcome! SWYPFT OT SWYPFTCalderdaleLDHealthTeam #learningdisabilities SouthWestYorkshire Partnership NHS FoundationTrust