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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Any OTs that have done a MSc in Autism in the UK? I work for the NHS supporting Autistic children & young people and I am really keen to take this further and do a research project. Trying to find a suitable master. Need to be part time and long distance. #OccupationalTherapy

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Rant incoming…. Can we please stop telling ND children to ‘cope’. I am seeing so many children who’re experiencing burnout out because all that time where they’ve been trying to cope have caught up with them. Stop using ‘cope’ in goals & start using ‘comfortable’ or ‘thrive’. #OccupationalTherapy

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Please have your say on the use of restraints in schools. Closing date is the 29th April 2025. SEND children are more likely to be restrained and this is not acceptable. consult.education.gov.uk/behaviour-un...

consult.education.gov.uk

Revised use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions in schools guidance - Department for Education - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Another sunny day, perfect for a long dog walk #nature #dogwalk

Gravel path with trees on either side and a bright blue sky.

Shady area of a wood with a small brook.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Please contact @ot-expert.bsky.social if you can help 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The clouds has broken up and look at that vibrant blue sky 😍 #nature #NewForest #dogswalks

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Even on a cold, cloudy day, you can’t hide the beauty of the New Forest 🌳

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

For a change, we went for a brisk walk by the sea 😍 #dogs #nature #beach

A row of beach huts against a dull cloudy sky background

A dog standing on a pebbled beach with a row of beach huts in the background.

A row of beach huts lined up on the right then a pebbly beach leading to the sea.

A grassy verge with a wooden bridge and in the background is a row of beach huts with one single tree standing proud.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

#OccupationalTherapists: If you are new to BlueSky and you are looking to connect with other OTs, the best way to find and follow them is by clicking on ‘starter packs’ (you will then follow everyone listed in the pack). Each starter pack has up to 150 people.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Icy cold walk in the New Forest but what a beautiful day 😍😍😍 #LoveNature

Wide path with a forest at the end and bright blue sky.

In a wood with sunlight appearing between the trees.

A slope with trees going up to the top with the sun appearing between the trees. A dog wearing a green coat looking up at the trees.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

A cold but sunny walk in the New Forest! Love views like this 😍 #dogs #nature #walks

A photo looking through trees and shrubs and in the distance are two horses - one is standing and the other is lying down.

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Autastic® @autastic.com · 04/12/2024

Stigma along with the professional's assuredness that their training was complete and accurate when in fact training omits a massive % of autistic experience, refutes or negates, is based on observation rather than lived experience, etc. It's a HUGE misalignment in care.

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Caroline Hearst @autismmatters.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I think its similar to the reason women are not believed by men because we have different experiences that the person that needs to do the believing. In the case of doctors we also have atypical responses to meds, and they privilege their theory over our practical experience.

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Autastic® @autastic.com · 04/12/2024

...access needs we may have. Ask every time as life is different on different days. I don't speak for all of us. The above very likely doesn't represent a great % of us so ask. None of this touches on actual treatment but if we can't make and get to the appt, we can't access treatment.

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Autastic® @autastic.com · 04/12/2024

...clear written pre-appointment checklists to allow us to gather info in advance, set up appointment systems that allow us to email, text, or use an app (you likely already have some of those methods in place but not for appts), offer to dim the lights, turn off music, ask if there are other...

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Autastic® @autastic.com · 04/12/2024

...pinpoint what's going on in our bodies, identify the sensation, translate it so you'll understand, etc. All while you're under time pressure to get a response and move forward. That pain scale btw? Toss that thing in the trash. Our bodies don't work like that. Suggestions? Establish simple...

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Autastic® @autastic.com · 04/12/2024

... energy, we don't engage fully in the medical appt itself. Like, how can I tell you if I feel a thing when my brain is busy trying to get you to hear me? Then there's alexithymia which means you can ask questions but we need time and space to be able to translate what you mean then to...

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Autastic® @autastic.com · 04/12/2024

Then we have the communication gaps that are invisible to allistics but painfully clear to us. We over prepare, researching so we have knowledge to know what you're asking, prepping responses in ways we'll be heard, speaking/masking in ways to keep you from getting annoyed and expending so much...

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Autastic® @autastic.com · 04/12/2024

Where do we begin? There are barriers to making appointments. Phone call can be a nightmare of pacing, turn taking, unclear questions, misinterpreted responses, assumptions, hold muzak, and on and on. When online options are offered, it seems most are a means to tell you to call the office.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Thank you for all your contributions. Please do keep the chat going. If you interested in finding out more about autistic experiences of accessing healthcare and what all healthcare professionals can do to improve health outcomes, below are two must read articles:

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Our final question: What can we do as Occupational Therapists to reduce these barriers and improve health outcomes for autistic people? #OTChat

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Our second question: What are the adverse outcomes for autistic people when trying to access healthcare? #OTChat

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Good evening! I hope everyone is well. Let’s dive in and start with our first question: What barriers do autistic people experience when accessing healthcare? #OTChat

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Another book ordered. Really hoping this will be a book that I can recommend to all the schools. Just got to wait until publication day in January. I can’t wait.

Photo of a book called ‘Neurodiversity affirming schools: transforming practices so all students feel accepted & supported’. By Kircher-Morris and Morin (2025)

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Walking the dogs at sunset 😍. This is my #occupationaltherapy for my own wellbeing.

Photo of a sunset in the New Forest. There is a path with trees on either side and two dogs.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

This book has just arrived through my letterbox. Hoping to learn more about how I can help some of the children I see that cannot access CAMHS. Who else has read this and what amis your review of this book? #OccupationalTherapy

Photo of the ‘Improving Mental Heath Therapies For Autistic Children and Young People’ by Georgia Povlopoulou with Laura Crane, Russell Hurn and Damian Milton

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Justine Robinson @justinepilgrims.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Any OTs working, or interested in, in hospice / palliative care who would like to set up a starter pack? Would be great to have a community of practice on here.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

If you are new to BlueSky, then check out this thread as it gives you good tips on how to navigate your way around BlueSky. #OccupationalTherapy

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

We have reached 150 which is the maximum number of OTs I can add to one starter pack. So good to see the OT community grow on this platform. I have set up Occupational Therapy starter pack 2 🙌 #OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapists go.bsky.app/BMUaY5w

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

In case you don’t know, you can use Bluesky directory to search for starter packs based on your interests. There is something for everyone. For #OccupationalTherapists there are 3 starter packs. Link to the directory: blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I am loving BlueSky so much that I have finally deleted everything off my Twitter account and deactivated it 🙌. Such a shame as the old Twitter was an amazing place for networking but BlueSky is looking to be even better. I hope it stays this way 🤞

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

@drzoffness.bsky.social created a fabulous starter pack on pain science and medicine. She is looking for more #OccupationalTherapists that works in this field. Please let her know if you want to be added. go.bsky.app/4r8uAeG

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

@keirwales.bsky.social created a fabulous starter pack for Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Please contact him if you want to be added to the list. go.bsky.app/FzgoGFL

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Calling all #PaediatricOccupationalTherapists I have set up a starter pack for any OTs working with children, young people and families. Let me know if you would like to be added to it. go.bsky.app/GbEMh3X

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Calling all #OccupationalTherapists Let me know if you would like specialist areas I.e Paediatric Occupational Therapy; Mental Health; etc. set up. To do this, I need a min. of 7 OTs to set up each specialist group. What specialist groups you would like to see and be part of #OccupationalTherapy

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OT Expert @ot-expert.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Great occupational therapy starter pack here, created by the brilliant @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social ! Have a look and get exploring! __ #OccupationalTherapy #StarterPack #OT

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Calling all #Occupationaltherapists I have set up a starter pack for Occupational Therapy. Please let me know of any OTs that can be added and spread the word. go.bsky.app/7NRM4Bm

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