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Susan Griffiths

@otsusangriffiths.bsky.social

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Deaf Paediatric Occupational Therapist / Team Lead working with ND children and young people. Passionate about delivering ND neuroaffirming healthcare. FYI: All posts prior to 7/11/24 are my old tweets from Twitter. #OccupationalTherapy

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 30

#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 · Aug 8

Exactly! annoys me when people make assumptions without considering what is meaningful to the autistic person. I had a teenager who is sensitive to & avoids lots of sounds but loves listening to & going to heavy metal music festivals. People response to her was ‘you can’t be sensitive to sounds’ 🙄

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jul 19

New Forest 😍

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jun 1

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 · May 23

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 · Apr 26

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...

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

consult.education.gov.uk

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Mar 18

Done - you have been added to starter pack 2

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Mar 2

Added to starter pack 2

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Feb 2

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.

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Feb 2

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

OT Expert @ot-expert.bsky.social · Feb 2

✨Looking for OTs experienced in these interventions..✨

..for a very special project to support children with traumatic injuries:

✨Play, Language & Friendship (PLF)

✨Cognitive–Functional (Cog-Fun)

Pls DM if you've experience in either/both

Pls share widely to reach further

#OccupationalTherapy

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 31

The clouds has broken up and look at that vibrant blue sky 😍

#nature #NewForest #dogswalks

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 31

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

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 31

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 · Jan 31

Yes there is. For a searchable directory of starter packs, try blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs.

Starter Pack - Bluesky Directory

blueskydirectory.com

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 30

and @keirwales.bsky.social starter pack for Mental Health Occupational Therapy:

go.bsky.app/FzgoGFL

Alternatively go to our profile pages, click on starter packs then click on the starter pack you want to join.

Hope this helps!
#OccupationalTherapy

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 30

Also check out @ot-expert.bsky.social
starter pack for a list of Neurodivergent Occupational Therapists:

go.bsky.app/Aqeu2mo

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 30

Occupational Therapy starter pack 2 - this is currently at 114 OTs. Please let me know if you like to be added to the pack:

go.bsky.app/BMUaY5w

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 30

Occupational Therapy starter pack 1 - this is full with 150 OTs:

go.bsky.app/7NRM4Bm

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 30

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 23

Thanks, I didn’t realise she on BSky. We followed each other before on Twitter.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 12

You are welcome. Enjoy Bsky, so much nicer than the one who shall not be named 😂

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 12

I have replied to your other message on how to do this.

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 12

You can access it from my profile page as you will see a bar where it says ‘post’, ‘replies’, ‘media’s etc. and ‘starter packs’. Click on it then click on the pack you want to join and then in top right corner click on ‘follow all’.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 3

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.

Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Jan 1

Leaping into year 2025!

A red haired Cavapoo leaping into the air on a muddy track.

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Susan Griffiths @otsusangriffiths.bsky.social · Dec 22

Done 🙌🏽