Laura Fox (she/her/hers)

I'm just over two months into my new role as an OT Assistant in #Autism and #Neurodiversity with the Integrated Mental Health Team. I get to meet the most amazing people everyday who, despite being let down a lot in the past, put their trust in me. I think that's so brave.

We're looking for fathers who experienced postnatal psychotic thoughts for @bournemouthuni study with BU PG student @PollyHe25 buff.ly/3UaxQ7L @MarkWilliamsFMH @ActionOnPP @dadmattersuk @fatherhoodinst @dad_info @MMHAlliance @MovemberUK @FathersNetScot @scottmair9

A great bitesize video explaining dyslexia and a great resource for Neurodiversity Celebration Week Thanks Dyslexia Scotland ☂️ youtu.be/igRPi4jzDCU @NCWeek @colinfoley75993 @rachelrushton_ @EmmaWeaver1606 @tonylloyd50 @sencochat @SpcialNdsJungle

Autistic anxiety triggers. What would you add? 💭

Love this diagram from Dr Juliet Young. If you work with young people, the stress bucket can be a brilliant way to help them identify and manage stress.

How can you help kids cope with sensory overload after school? Via @OccupationalTh4 #sensoryoverload #pediatrictherapy #afterschool #edutwitter #occupationaltherapy #otpeeps #sensoryintegration #sensoryregulation

What can lead to an #Autistic meltdown - something we do not talk about as much!! #ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics #Autist #Autistic #ADHD #AUDHD #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Neurodivergent #Neurodivergence #DisabilityTwitter

@AFNCCF I watched Alexis's videos on the NATP course and it was so powerful to hear her experiences.

Autistic people stay in mental health hospitals for an average of 6 years, compared to just 9 days for a neurotypical person. Alexis explains in this video how small changes can make a big difference. Learn more on our National Autism Trainer Programme orlo.uk/lJkM8

Had lots of fun making emotions flashcards for an #emotionalregulation session. I used characters from my favourite show, The Office. But you or anyone you work with can use whatever you like - pets, emojis, etc. #mentalhealth #autism #Neurodivergent #communication #emotions

Neurodiversity Celebration Week starts 18 March!

Primary, secondary or FE educators, use our collection of free resources, carefully selected by our education & mental health experts, to learn more about neurodiversity: mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/neur…

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

🗣️ You can now find Brockington Parent and Baby Unit over on Instagram! 📷 Head over to instagram.com/brockingtonpbu… and see more of what we get up to on the ward! 💞

Repost from Facebook: If anyone has a secret mobile phone hidden from an abusive partner, remember to switch off or put it on airplane mode or the phone will be activated with the loud national alert due to broadcast at 3pm on 23/04 ❤

Every time I'm at Lichfield Library I see lovely displays like this ❤️ I would have really benefitted from some of these books as a teen.

@dramandurrani @ribblemere @rcpsychCCQI @gill_strachan @WeAreLSCFT We recognise a lot of these books. We have them on our ward too! ❤️

I’m so inspired by the amazing @ribblemere MBU, Lancaster as I return from a @rcpsychCCQI peer review visit. Opened in 2018, it is a 8 bed unit opened in England as part of signif investment. Even better than the environment is the enthusiastic, patient-centred staff !

Just completed phenomenal training on Dad's Perinatal Mental Health by @MarkWilliamsFMH. Met some amazing and inspiring people on the course and it's sparked so many ideas to implement on @BrockingtonPBU #dadsmentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #Perinatal

I was in Lichfield Library with my daughter and this warmed my heart. I'm so relieved that things have come a long way since I was a child. #mentalhealth #Children #childrensmentalhealth #library