My day is dynamic and fulfilling, centered around supporting the young people I work with to engage in meaningful activities.

Here’s an overview of my typical day:

My day often begins early, around 6:30–7:30 AM, with personal routines  including exercise and travel to the clinic or home of my client.

Choosing attire suitable for potential messy play is common.

Session Setup:

Before clients arrive, I am in my prepare phase –  setting up equipment, printing worksheets, and organising materials for the  sessions.

Client Sessions:

Typically sessions are  one-on-one sessions focusing on areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, and social interactions.

Activities may include messy play, building with cushions, playing board games, supporting handwriting, designing obstacle courses, and engaging in pretend play.

Assessment and Goal Setting:

Evaluating each child’s progress and adjusting therapy plans to meet their evolving needs is a key component of the role.

Administrative Tasks:

Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of each session, including progress notes and updates to treatment plans, is essential.

Collaboration:

Continuous communication with team members, parents, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the client’s development is a regular part of the day.

Professional Development and Report Writing:

Dedicating time to attending workshops, reading current literature, or participating in training to stay updated with best practices.

Working on support letters and reports for clients.

Prescribing equipment to assist with every day living.

Reflection:

Reviewing my day’s work, noting any challenges or successes, and planning for the next day are common end-of-day activities.

Self-Care:

Engaging in personal activities to unwind and maintain well-being is important, given the emotionally and physically demanding nature of the job.

Overall, the role is both challenging and rewarding, offering me the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of some amazing individuals.