Independent OT Service
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Tel: 01733 306 336 Email: sarah@otservice.co.uk Website: www.otservice.co.uk
Qualifications and Post graduate training
I trained at The London School of Occupational Therapy and received my BSc (Honours) Occupational Therapy in 1995. I have been a state registered Occupational Therapist and member of the Health and Care Professionals Council since this time. I have worked within the acute mental health setting, A& E Rapid Response, Hand Therapy, Elderly Rehabilitation. Paediatric experience has been gained within the early years setting, Social care (Minor aids and adaptations; assessment for Disabled Facility Grants), and the Learning Disability Butterfly Project (based in Wisbech).
Being a registered Occupational Therapist requires commitment to continuous learning. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council; a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy (BAOT) ; member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section s– Children and Young People and Families, and Independent Practice. I am a member of Sensory Integration Network.
The importance of keeping clinical skills up to date with current research is recognised. I participate in and attend regular courses and seminars to maintain best practice.
This list of post graduate course attendance is not exhaustive but includes:
- Early Bird Trainer, Cygnets trainer (St Barnados)
- SCERTS (Social Communication /Emotional Regulation/ Transactional Support)
- ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule): Training and moderation workshops
- ADI-
R (Autism Diagnostic interview – Revised) - Sensory Processing Disorders – Lucy J Miller
- Hidden Handicap and Sensory Attachment Interventions (SAI) – Level 1, E. Bhreathnach
- Integrated Listening Systems (ILS), Samonas training, The Listening Programme (TLP)
- Movement and the brain – Brendan O’Hara
- Occupational Therapy for children with ADHD-
S.Chu - Norfolk Steps (Step on / Step up)
- Great Goal setting System training (in PMLD/SLD and Autism)
- TEACCH training (3 day), Intensive Interaction (Phoebe Caudwell), Attention Autism (Gina Davies)
- 4 day Viva Access training: Wheelchair design, Ramps, Lifts, DFG’s, Adaptive kitchens and bathrooms, Reading plans.
- Sensory Integration Therapy (SI Network) – Modules 1, 2/3.
- Amputation Awareness Day – Ottobock.
- EyeGaze training.
- NSPCC: Keeping Children Safe Online
- Writing outcomes for Education Health Care Plans
