Media and Presentations
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Trainings
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Interviews
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Conferences
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Writing
Trainings and Workshops I Offer
Neurodiversity Affirming Practice for Mental Health
Understanding and Supporting Sensory Processing for Mental Health
Values Explorations
Trainings can be tailored for specific needs. There are also more ideas in development.
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Podcasts and Interviews
Radio Interview: Fresh FM - Fresh Start Friday October 4th 2024
I’m interviewed by Grant Knowles chatting about occupational therapy, neurodivergence and what I do in my private practice.
My piece starts about 35 minutes in and goes for about 20 minutes. Recording available here.
Newspaper Interview: Golden Bay Weekly Friday October 4th 2024
I’m was interviewed by Ronnie Short about what I do in my occupational therapy practice supporting neurodivergent adults. The story is on page 8, digital version available here.
The Neurodivergent Voices Podcast - Season 2: Episode 6
I chat to Rachel and Stephanie about occupational therapy, neurodivergence and my desire to create ripples of change.
Embracing ADHD: Stories of Navigating Therapy - hosted by Embrace the Muchness
An interview series with adults with ADHD who have participated in mental health therapy. In the third interview on this Youtube playlist I share my experiences getting diagnosed as well as what's been helpful and unhelpful in my experiences of therapy and what I wish mental health therapists knew.
The Brave OT Podcast with Carlyn Neek - episodes 22 & 23
I chat about my journey to finding occupational therapy and creating a business that works for my energy needs, neurodivergence and health. I always love talking with Carlyn and this chat is split into two episodes as there were so many amazing topics!
Note: this was recorded May 2023 and released March 2024, so a few details about the business have changed since then, but my values and way of practicing remain the same.
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Together with Tanya Valentin
We talk about neurodivergence, chronic illness, menstrual cycles and rest.
Autistic Revolution interview with Laura the ND Nurse
This interview appeared in the launch edition of Autistic Revolution in the sensory processing section and is also available on Youtube. Laura and I had a great chat about sensory processing and how our sensory experiences impact our wellbeing.
Conference Presentations
OTNZ-WNA National Conference 2023
My first conference! I had a poster titled Values As A Guiding Force Supporting Engagement and Meaning-Making and did an oral presentation called A Different Kind of Rest.
You can read more about my experience in this blog
This poster also featured at the OT Exchange 2024 in Perth.
OTNZ-WNA Clinical Workshops 2024
Workshop: Doing Neurodiversity Affirming and Trauma Informed Occupational Therapy
Workshop: Exploring Power and Privilege in Occupational Therapy Practice Through The Example of a Personal Experience Adapting a Values Exercise - A Tangata Tiriti Perspective on How We Can Better Uphold Te Tiriti
Poster: Finding belonging as a neurodivergent occupational therapist – supporting ourselves so we can support others
Writing
Autistic Revolution
An online magazine created by a team of Autistic individuals with submissions from the Autistic community. I am the page guide for the sensory processing section.
For submissions: https://autistic-revolution.com/contact-and-submissions
All articles from the launch edition are available here
Second edition available now. I worked with Autistically Scott on an article on the crossover of sensory processing with passions and interests.
Articles published on The Mighty
2018 - What to Remember the Next Time You Meet a 20-Something With Fibromyalgia
2018 - Why My Borderline Personality Disorder Is Not Like the Stigma
2020 - What I Learned While Traveling With Chronic Illness
2022 - 6 Powerful Lessons I learned From Managing Acute Vertigo and Chronic Illness