#occupationaltherapists — Public Fediverse posts

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Hi @BarryCSmith, nice to see you here. I was wondering if you're interested in #interoception and whether you know or are involved in any new and exciting research around it?

It's an important part of the #sensory processing differences some of us #OccupationalTherapists explore and assess in our practice.

@HaplogroupNews This looks interesting, I'll have a proper read when I can. Thanks very much for sharing :)
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#OccupationalTherapy

@PlayAllTheThings I've had one reply from a professor in #OccupationalTherapy, saying "Recent (last 15 yrs) advances in our understanding of neuroplasticity confirms that reflex integration is ineffective. Evidence based #OccupationalTherapists stopped using this approach a long time ago. Research supports task based interventions to enable activity & participation

Hi @PlayAllTheThings, that isn't my area of specialism but I will see what I can find out for you.

Maybe other #OccupationalTherapists on here might know more?
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#OccupationalTherapy @occtherapy

@KristinJordheim Hi! Lovely to meet you :)

I'm glad to see more therapists moving over here and connecting.

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#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
#AHPs
#MusicTherapy

I am continually appalled by the DSM 5 autism diagnostic criteria.

I implore all health and social care professions (and everyone else too), to be better informed of what autism really is.

It is a difference in neurology - *not* a disorder.

We need to look at autism through the lens of the neurodiversity paradigm (See Dr. Nick Walker).

This does not dimiss any challenges or disability Autistic people may experience or have, (many of which are directly caused by the environment, society's attitude and (mis) understanding of Autistic people.

The language used in the DSM 5 is incredibly deficit-based and patholigised:

"Symptoms" "abnormal" "inappropriate" "persistent deficits".

It is also wholy wrong and dangerous to categorise autism into levels of severity. *There are no such levels*.

Many Autistic people fit the criteria for level 1, 2 and 3 within one day or week. The level of support needed for any individual (Autistic or not), greatly depends of various factors, including:

- How safe a person feels in that moment
- The context in that moment
- How suitable/conducive/hostile their environment is - at that time.
- The level of stress/anxiety that person is experiencing - at that time, or from past trauma.
- How understanding (or not) the people around them are, in that specific situation.

We all (humans) need a lot more support and would display more obvious signs of anxiety and distress if our individual needs are not met.

It's no help at all for some, for example to be given a 'diagnosis' of autism level 1, as people would see them as always only having 'mild/low' support needs.

This might be the case sometimes, but that person might be masking at times, or clearly be in distress at other times, needing support, or....

When the environment and situation is suitable, they might thrive and manage their tasks perfectly (e.g., a heart surgeon or content student at school).

Levels of autistic severity are a backwards step.

Please could all my fellow professionals take steps to better inform yourselves.

I'm happy to signpost to brilliant artles, training, resources... All Autistic-led.

Please boost if you agree. Thank you.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
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#Autism
#Monotropism
#DSM
#Pschologist
#Autistic
#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
@occtherapy
#Healthcare
#SLT
#AHP
#HumanRights
#Neurodiversity
#Neurodivergent

I am continually appalled by the DSM 5 autism diagnostic criteria.

I implore all health and social care professions (and everyone else too), to be better informed of what autism really is.

It is a difference in neurology - *not* a disorder.

We need to look at autism through the lens of the neurodiversity paradigm (See Dr. Nick Walker).

This does not dimiss any challenges or disability Autistic people may experience or have, (many of which are directly caused by the environment, society's attitude and (mis) understanding of Autistic people.

The language used in the DSM 5 is incredibly deficit-based and patholigised:

"Symptoms" "abnormal" "inappropriate" "persistent deficits".

It is also wholy wrong and dangerous to categorise autism into levels of severity. *There are no such levels*.

Many Autistic people fit the criteria for level 1, 2 and 3 within one day or week. The level of support needed for any individual (Autistic or not), greatly depends of various factors, including:

- How safe a person feels in that moment
- The context in that moment
- How suitable/conducive/hostile their environment is - at that time.
- The level of stress/anxiety that person is experiencing - at that time, or from past trauma.
- How understanding (or not) the people around them are, in that specific situation.

We all (humans) need a lot more support and would display more obvious signs of anxiety and distress if our individual needs are not met.

It's no help at all for some, for example to be given a 'diagnosis' of autism level 1, as people would see them as always only having 'mild/low' support needs.

This might be the case sometimes, but that person might be masking at times, or clearly be in distress at other times, needing support, or....

When the environment and situation is suitable, they might thrive and manage their tasks perfectly (e.g., a heart surgeon or content student at school).

Levels of autistic severity are a backwards step.

Please could all my fellow professionals take steps to better inform yourselves.

I'm happy to signpost to brilliant artles, training, resources... All Autistic-led.

Please boost if you agree. Thank you.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
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#Autism
#Monotropism
#DSM
#Pschologist
#Autistic
#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
@occtherapy
#Healthcare
#SLT
#AHP
#HumanRights
#Neurodiversity
#Neurodivergent

I am continually appalled by the DSM 5 autism diagnostic criteria.

I implore all health and social care professions (and everyone else too), to be better informed of what autism really is.

It is a difference in neurology - *not* a disorder.

We need to look at autism through the lens of the neurodiversity paradigm (See Dr. Nick Walker).

This does not dimiss any challenges or disability Autistic people may experience or have, (many of which are directly caused by the environment, society's attitude and (mis) understanding of Autistic people.

The language used in the DSM 5 is incredibly deficit-based and patholigised:

"Symptoms" "abnormal" "inappropriate" "persistent deficits".

It is also wholy wrong and dangerous to categorise autism into levels of severity. *There are no such levels*.

Many Autistic people fit the criteria for level 1, 2 and 3 within one day or week. The level of support needed for any individual (Autistic or not), greatly depends of various factors, including:

- How safe a person feels in that moment
- The context in that moment
- How suitable/conducive/hostile their environment is - at that time.
- The level of stress/anxiety that person is experiencing - at that time, or from past trauma.
- How understanding (or not) the people around them are, in that specific situation.

We all (humans) need a lot more support and would display more obvious signs of anxiety and distress if our individual needs are not met.

It's no help at all for some, for example to be given a 'diagnosis' of autism level 1, as people would see them as always only having 'mild/low' support needs.

This might be the case sometimes, but that person might be masking at times, or clearly be in distress at other times, needing support, or....

When the environment and situation is suitable, they might thrive and manage their tasks perfectly (e.g., a heart surgeon or content student at school).

Levels of autistic severity are a backwards step.

Please could all my fellow professionals take steps to better inform yourselves.

I'm happy to signpost to brilliant artles, training, resources... All Autistic-led.

Please boost if you agree. Thank you.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
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#Autism
#Monotropism
#DSM
#Pschologist
#Autistic
#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
@occtherapy
#Healthcare
#SLT
#AHP
#HumanRights
#Neurodiversity
#Neurodivergent

I am continually appalled by the DSM 5 autism diagnostic criteria.

I implore all health and social care professions (and everyone else too), to be better informed of what autism really is.

It is a difference in neurology - *not* a disorder.

We need to look at autism through the lens of the neurodiversity paradigm (See Dr. Nick Walker).

This does not dimiss any challenges or disability Autistic people may experience or have, (many of which are directly caused by the environment, society's attitude and (mis) understanding of Autistic people.

The language used in the DSM 5 is incredibly deficit-based and patholigised:

"Symptoms" "abnormal" "inappropriate" "persistent deficits".

It is also wholy wrong and dangerous to categorise autism into levels of severity. *There are no such levels*.

Many Autistic people fit the criteria for level 1, 2 and 3 within one day or week. The level of support needed for any individual (Autistic or not), greatly depends of various factors, including:

- How safe a person feels in that moment
- The context in that moment
- How suitable/conducive/hostile their environment is - at that time.
- The level of stress/anxiety that person is experiencing - at that time, or from past trauma.
- How understanding (or not) the people around them are, in that specific situation.

We all (humans) need a lot more support and would display more obvious signs of anxiety and distress if our individual needs are not met.

It's no help at all for some, for example to be given a 'diagnosis' of autism level 1, as people would see them as always only having 'mild/low' support needs.

This might be the case sometimes, but that person might be masking at times, or clearly be in distress at other times, needing support, or....

When the environment and situation is suitable, they might thrive and manage their tasks perfectly (e.g., a heart surgeon or content student at school).

Levels of autistic severity are a backwards step.

Please could all my fellow professionals take steps to better inform yourselves.

I'm happy to signpost to brilliant artles, training, resources... All Autistic-led.

Please boost if you agree. Thank you.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
_
#Autism
#Monotropism
#DSM
#Pschologist
#Autistic
#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
@occtherapy
#Healthcare
#SLT
#AHP
#HumanRights
#Neurodiversity
#Neurodivergent

I am continually appalled by the DSM 5 autism diagnostic criteria.

I implore all health and social care professions (and everyone else too), to be better informed of what autism really is.

It is a difference in neurology - *not* a disorder.

We need to look at autism through the lens of the neurodiversity paradigm (See Dr. Nick Walker).

This does not dimiss any challenges or disability Autistic people may experience or have, (many of which are directly caused by the environment, society's attitude and (mis) understanding of Autistic people.

The language used in the DSM 5 is incredibly deficit-based and patholigised:

"Symptoms" "abnormal" "inappropriate" "persistent deficits".

It is also wholy wrong and dangerous to categorise autism into levels of severity. *There are no such levels*.

Many Autistic people fit the criteria for level 1, 2 and 3 within one day or week. The level of support needed for any individual (Autistic or not), greatly depends of various factors, including:

- How safe a person feels in that moment
- The context in that moment
- How suitable/conducive/hostile their environment is - at that time.
- The level of stress/anxiety that person is experiencing - at that time, or from past trauma.
- How understanding (or not) the people around them are, in that specific situation.

We all (humans) need a lot more support and would display more obvious signs of anxiety and distress if our individual needs are not met.

It's no help at all for some, for example to be given a 'diagnosis' of autism level 1, as people would see them as always only having 'mild/low' support needs.

This might be the case sometimes, but that person might be masking at times, or clearly be in distress at other times, needing support, or....

When the environment and situation is suitable, they might thrive and manage their tasks perfectly (e.g., a heart surgeon or content student at school).

Levels of autistic severity are a backwards step.

Please could all my fellow professionals take steps to better inform yourselves.

I'm happy to signpost to brilliant artles, training, resources... All Autistic-led.

Please boost if you agree. Thank you.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
_
#Autism
#Monotropism
#DSM
#Pschologist
#Autistic
#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
@occtherapy
#Healthcare
#SLT
#AHP
#HumanRights
#Neurodiversity
#Neurodivergent

@MWUScribe Hi, I'm tagging in @occtherapy to let others #OccupationalTherapists know :)

@kellysmith tagging in @occtherapy as some of the #OccupationalTherapists there might be able to help?
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#OccupationalTherapy

@geekyOT There are more and more #OccupationalTherapists moving here
Not sure if you can see who I follow, but here are some I can remember of the top of my head (sorry to those I've forgotten for now!)
@RebeccaTwinley
@Susanmadigan
@LucasLoblack
@LelanieB
@SueT2O

I've also made some bot groups

@occtherapy
@mhocctherapy
@ndocctherapists

Where you can follow them and tag them in to the related posts you want to share.
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#OccupationalTherapy

@OT_LisaB Hi :) Welcome and I've just started the automatic group @mhocctherapy for the OT community to share and see any posts related to mental health and OT

Anyone can follow it and if anyone includes the tag @ MHOccTherapy @ a.gup.pe (no spaces) in their post, it will be on that group's timeline and appear on follower's timelines too.
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We just need to spread the word!

I've also recently created the (automatic) group @occtherapy
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#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
#MentalHealth

Any neurodivergent occupational therapists out there?

(Formally or self-identified and both valid 😊)

I'm starting a group for us all to share any related musings, resources etc

@ndocctherapists

Just follow the above account to see other posts tagged, and you can also put this tag in any related posts you want other followers of that group to see:

@ occtherapy @ a.gup.pe (no spaces)
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@occtherapy
#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
@neurodivergence
@NeurodivergentOT

Calling all occupational therapists ......

Would love to find you all our there on Mastodon.

Please all those interested in occupational therapy, in any way, *follow* the group I've created for our community:
@occtherapy

If you put this tag (@ OccTherapy @ a.gup.pe) no spaces, in all your OT related posts/toots that you want to share, it will automatically be added to that group's timeline, and appear in the feed of those following the group!

Such a great way to share information amongst our community.

Please share this around, as it will become more useful, the more people add to it 😊
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#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapy
#AHPs
#HealthProfessional
#MastodonTips
#FediTips

Did you know that #OccupationalTherapists can work in all settings and across all ages?

These are just a few:

#MentalHealth
#PhysicalHealth
#Pregnant women
#Neurodivergent folk
Those with an #IntellectualDisability
Private sector
#Charities
#Employment
#Museums
#Hospitals
#Community
#PalliativeCare
#Rehabilitation
#LongCovid
#Advocacy
#Legal experts
#Schools
#Refugees
#AsylumSeekers
Those experiencing #Homelessness
#Newborns
#Children
#YoungAdults
#OlderAdults
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#OccupationalTherapy
@fediot

Hi @janetfolland and @jacki_liddle

Have you come across @fediot and are there other OYs in the Fediverse yet? @OT_Expert is eager to have people (#OccupationalTherapists) signing on. #AHPs #OT @BronwynHemsley

Any #OccupationalTherapists out there?

Any #Neurodivergent #OTs &/or health and social care professionals/students

And anyone else interested in networking?

Would love to connect 😊