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 | OTalk @OTalk_ Evening everyone & welcome to tonights #OTalk hosted by @75rebecca and @EdenDowers with @OT_rach on the @OTalk_ account tonight. Give us a wave if youre ready to chat or if youre lurking in the background. |
 | Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT battled the snow and horrible roads on the way home tonight!! but am here with a hot choc ready for #OTalk 💚👍🏼☕️ looks like an interesting topic! https://t.co/elX80TmJ85 |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Let start with the housekeeping reminders: please be respectful of each other & everyones views, think about confidentiality & dont forget that your codes of practice also apply to online activity. #OTalk |
 | Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Hello #otalk, I’m here! :) |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Wellcome #OTalk https://t.co/T0cqkUB6yV |
 | Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Ready to chat & looking forward to this evening's chat. Thanks in advance to @75rebecca & @EdenDowers for hosting. #OTalk |
 | Paul Sugarhood @PaulSugarhood Hello, looking forward to tonight's #otalk |
 | Rachael @RachaelD_OT @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Evening all 👋🏻 #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #OTalk https://t.co/ywhfcLlyxK |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #OTalk https://t.co/efHw7pQp0T |
| OTalk @OTalk_ But most importantly, enjoy! I shall be on hand to spot the missing tags, retweet questions & facilitate, so give me a shout if you having any questions or need anything. Over to you @75rebecca and @EdenDowers 👍🏼 #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Please remember to include the #OTalk hashtag in ALL your tweets so everyone can see your contributions & they can be added to the transcript (if you dont I may have to set the grumpy cat on you 😉). |
 | Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 @OTalk_ #OTalk looking forward to the discussions this evening @margaretOT360 |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Hello #OTalk https://t.co/Fd3a1dZBIv |
 | SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Evening #otalk. Lurking tonight |
 | Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca Looking forward to this evening's #otalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #OTalk https://t.co/r8q2aqIErv |
 | Beverley Goodman @bevg_studentot Looking forward to tonight's #OTalk - we were fortunate to have a great workshop with @75rebecca last year @UoE_OT. Any other @OTsocietyUoE members out there tonight? |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca Evening everyone @EdenDowers and myself are really excited to be co-hosting tonight’s #OTalk discussion on what we feel is a really important area. We’ll be alternating asking the questions (6 in total) and the first one is... |
 | Hiral Khatri, OTD @DrHiralKhatri Hello #OTALK |
| OTalk @OTalk_ RT @sweet_hiral: Hello #OTALK |
 | Kelly S @KellyOT RT @OTalk_: Did you get stuck in the snow today? Time to relax and get ready for tonight’s #OTalk with @75rebecca and @EdenDowers #OTal… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca Evening everyone! first question from @EdenDowers and myself is: Reflecting on your current practice, how familiar are you with the needs of trans and non binary service users? #otalk |
 | Jackie Lunn @jackie_lunn First time on #OTalk - will probably lurk in the background! |
 | Francesca S @OT_Francesca @OTalk_ Fantastic topic for a profession who prides ourselves on being inclusive #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome - here to help if you get lost #OTalk https://t.co/S2HgpRAxB5 |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Question 1. #OTalk https://t.co/m6L3x07VoM |
| Paul Sugarhood @PaulSugarhood @75rebecca @EdenDowers Very limited experience, so hoping to learn from tonight's chat #otalk |
 | Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk I’m here #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @75rebecca @EdenDowers I don’t have any experience or knowledge really! #otalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Don’t forget to put the hashtag is every tweet, so people can see them and it’s only 1 T #OTALK https://t.co/MNCApBiYF1 |
 | Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Hello people! #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Very I work supervise the OTs at the transgender service in Sheffield #OTALK https://t.co/6yL55XM3DW |
 | hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT I feel like very as is my community. Throughout the years many people have talked about access to services and in my case, mental health staff being aware. I think many staff lack confidence. #otalk https://t.co/A97BV2qIrE |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk @75rebecca @EdenDowers I have not had any OT experience with trans or nonbionary service users however I know some transgender people ☺️ #OTalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch Any knowledge I have about the needs of trans & non binary service users, comes from my friends who are trans. However, as all services users needs are unqiue, their needs may be different to those of my friends. #OTALK https://t.co/gmVUyBPBsf |
 | Eden Dowers @edendowers @margaretOT360 Great to have you onboard for tonight's discussion! #OTalk |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @margaretOT360 That's really interesting - what sort of roles do the OTs do at the service? #OTalk |
 | Rachel @OT_rach I have worked with a few people over they years within acute psychiatry. At various stages of transition. I always worry about getting my pronouns correct! - but have let them lead the therapy needs #otalk https://t.co/YlqhOUEsuW |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT Soooo maybe I should also use this #OTalk to say I am queer and I identify as non-binary but use pronouns she/her. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OTalk_ More so with working with colleagues than service users. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: I feel like very as is my community. Throughout the years many people have talked about access to services and in my case,… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RebeccaCrouch: Any knowledge I have about the needs of trans & non binary service users, comes from my friends who are trans. However,… |
| Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT #otalk As a student I have yet to experience working with trans and non-binary patients/colleagues, but I think it is so relevant to learn about within practice as OT is holistic which is inclusive of the values and motivations of each individual person |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers Good evening everyone (and warm greetings from Australia!). Time for the second question from @75rebecca and myself: what roles can OTs play in supporting trans and non-binary communities? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_rach: I have worked with a few people over they years within acute psychiatry. At various stages of transition. I always worry abo… |
 | Sarah Sharland @SarahSharland19 @75rebecca @EdenDowers Fairly limited. Only really come across a couple of people in my practice #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Changes in role and occupation perfect role for OTs #otalk https://t.co/zJY4n0dZG6 |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca @75rebecca @EdenDowers I have limited clinical experience but have trans friends who have reported difficulty with healthcare interactions. E.g: gender on a form and 2 boxes. #OTalk |
 | sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @OTalk_ Fairly! I’m part of our allies group at uni- although more so with student & staff than service users #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Thanks for sharing hannah. #otalk https://t.co/cg9RKFIaAr |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 From my feedback from students on placement there can be some discriminating OTs with students and clients. #otalk https://t.co/rogIuP65V7 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT On a side note, I watched this TEDx talk to prepare for this topic today. https://t.co/qn783oNPSg #otalk #lgbtq |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @HannahtheOT #Otalk I think you're absolutely right about the lack of confidence - that's definitely something the Transgender Inquiry Report by the Women's and Equality committee picked up on in health and social care. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @amyruby_OT: #otalk As a student I have yet to experience working with trans and non-binary patients/colleagues, but I think it is so re… |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Don’t forget the hashtag #OTalk https://t.co/RjnUTEUUif |
 | Deborah Harrison @DebbiiHarrison Good evening #OTalk, sorry I’m late. I am looking forward to learning lots tonight 💚 https://t.co/q1UwkNIM4K |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @OT_Francesca @75rebecca Hello! Thank you for your tweet! Here in Australia, both for myself and my trans-identified friends this experience is commonly reported too! #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Start with the basics on the assessment forms and not assuming people are heterosexual #otalk https://t.co/pSTAz7YLzE |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @margaretOT360 #Otalk You're so right. OTs are very well placed to support changes in role and help facilitate access to places, spaces and activities for trans and non-binary clients. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @75rebecca And for this question- for OT folks who belong in this population, we should encourage them to not only educate us, but also to public. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @75rebecca And another thing we can do- set positive examples when we have placement students! #otalk |
 | Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @75rebecca @EdenDowers If I'm counting being a student as my "practice" at the moment, the needs of trans and nb clients isn't something that's come up in our education at all - the only reason I'm quite familiar is from having trans friends and being involved in the LGBT community #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @75rebecca: @margaretOT360 #Otalk You're so right. OTs are very well placed to support changes in role and help facilitate access to pla… |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT We need full time (as in as their main role) LGBTQ leads in all NHS trusts and other healthcare providers. Then proper training and support can happen. Also @theRCOT should have one too.... #otalk https://t.co/LuDI2eSOuH |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @75rebecca: @margaretOT360 #Otalk You're so right. OTs are very well placed to support changes in role and help facilitate access to pla… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @margaretOT360: Start with the basics on the assessment forms and not assuming people are heterosexual #otalk https://t.co/pSTAz7YLzE |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @BillWongOT: @EdenDowers @75rebecca And another thing we can do- set positive examples when we have placement students! #otalk |
| Deborah Harrison @DebbiiHarrison RT @75rebecca: @margaretOT360 #Otalk You're so right. OTs are very well placed to support changes in role and help facilitate access to pla… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @OT_Francesca @75rebecca And there is also a strong community on Facebook in a 4OT group called LGBT4OT. #otalk |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca @EdenDowers @75rebecca unfortunate that it is a problem on both sides of the globe. I've heard discussions when patients have been misgendered by staff who aren't well educated. Also staff assuming that a person's issue is related to their gender identity as opposed to anything else #OTalk |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @margaretOT360 #Otalk exactly - not to assume people are heterosexual and cisgendered and to make sure we keep this in mind consistently with all our clients and service users. |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @margaretOT360 Absolutely, thanks @margaretOT360 ! I feel there is a great opportunity for OTs to collaborate and advocate for more inclusive systems and procedures for gender diverse communities #OTalk |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @HannahtheOT Awesome! Maybe we need a #queerOTs hashtag (bisexual cis woman here, she/her also) #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Some OTs don't think that any mention of any kind of sex or sexuality is relevant for clients #otalk https://t.co/Y04yGPqArP |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @HannahtheOT: We need full time (as in as their main role) LGBTQ leads in all NHS trusts and other healthcare providers. Then proper tra… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @EdenDowers @75rebecca we can not assume anything and really get the know the SU and then be able to signpost them to available services #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @OT_Francesca: @EdenDowers @75rebecca unfortunate that it is a problem on both sides of the globe. I've heard discussions when patients… |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch By supporting them to achieve their occupational therapy goals, whatever they may be, and enabling engagement and participation - just like we would with any other client. This may require us to educate others to assist them in achieving these goals. #otalk https://t.co/e3qW75mbaZ |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @75rebecca: @margaretOT360 #Otalk You're so right. OTs are very well placed to support changes in role and help facilitate access to pla… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @colourful_ot @75rebecca Hi @colourful_ot ! This has been my experience of study also. I was really fortunate to get in touch with @75rebecca, whose poster presentation I stumbled upon in a google search that addressed this very question- where are the OT voices for trans-positive practice.#OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @margaretOT360 And as for me (as I consider myself as an online influencer/thought leader), supporting causes by influencers from LGBTQ+ community is also important. #otalk |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT @colourful_ot Definitely. Or an LGBTQ OT support? #otalk |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot RT @75rebecca: @margaretOT360 #Otalk exactly - not to assume people are heterosexual and cisgendered and to make sure we keep this in mind… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @colourful_ot @EdenDowers #OTalk training and education is vital. The government's transgender inquiry report says that NHS and social care staff are failing in our duty to provide care and training is needed. |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 We need to start with the training of OTs #otalk https://t.co/IhvX5DgIMr |
| Hiral Khatri, OTD @DrHiralKhatri @OTalk_ I have never worked. I mean not at all familiar. #OTALK |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @EdenDowers: @margaretOT360 Absolutely, thanks @margaretOT360 ! I feel there is a great opportunity for OTs to collaborate and advocate… |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca RT @75rebecca: @colourful_ot @EdenDowers #OTalk training and education is vital. The government's transgender inquiry report says that NHS… |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @margaretOT360 My experience too #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @RebeccaCrouch: By supporting them to achieve their occupational therapy goals, whatever they may be, and enabling engagement and partic… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @margaretOT360: Some OTs don't think that any mention of any kind of sex or sexuality is relevant for clients #otalk https://t.co/Y04yGP… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @colourful_ot @75rebecca One OT I know- @djakikoluv belongs in this community too. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: @colourful_ot Definitely. Or an LGBTQ OT support? #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @75rebecca: @colourful_ot @EdenDowers #OTalk training and education is vital. The government's transgender inquiry report says that NHS… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @HannahtheOT @colourful_ot Or the fact that the LGBT4OT group needs greater visibility. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @75rebecca: @colourful_ot @EdenDowers #OTalk training and education is vital. The government's transgender inquiry report says that NHS… |
| Hiral Khatri, OTD @DrHiralKhatri @EdenDowers @75rebecca #OTalk I believe, we can go with the same flow of basics. helping to meet their needs and independence through client-centered-approach. May be there can be challenging requests for us to work on, but I believe that is what we do every day. Being more creative & treating. |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @OT_Francesca @75rebecca @EdenDowers It really wouldn’t be too much to consider is it essential to consider when we need to know someone’s gender?! Forms seem to ask routinely #OTalk |
| Hiral Khatri, OTD @DrHiralKhatri @EdenDowers @margaretOT360 I agree to the Advocate part #Otalk 💯 |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca OT are arguably the best people to advocate for LGBTQ individuals as we are holistic and aren't constrained by the medical model which focuses on someone's biology instead of identity. #Ally #OTalk https://t.co/oVx3nYuFti |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @margaretOT360 Yes, definitely. Something as foundational as knowing one's position in a discussion on gender #OTalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch RT @75rebecca: @colourful_ot @EdenDowers #OTalk training and education is vital. The government's transgender inquiry report says that NHS… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @OT_Francesca: OT are arguably the best people to advocate for LGBTQ individuals as we are holistic and aren't constrained by the medica… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca There's some really excellent and insightful comments - a lot of people saying training and education is needed - I couldn't agree more! Third question coming up.. #otalk |
| Deborah Harrison @DebbiiHarrison I have to acknowledge that we don’t educate our students at @UEA_Health about working with people who are transgender. It’s a missed opportunity #OTalk https://t.co/lHMGVTeBQl |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @EdenDowers @75rebecca I think even small things can help. My practice educator always confirmed with patients that the name on the referral was what they went by, she just did it because of nicknames (eg Jim for James) but I thought it would be great for trans patients too to not be deadnamed! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_Francesca: OT are arguably the best people to advocate for LGBTQ individuals as we are holistic and aren't constrained by the medica… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @mrsmcinburtott: @OT_Francesca @75rebecca @EdenDowers It really wouldn’t be too much to consider is it essential to consider when we nee… |
 | Samuel Merritt University @samuelmerrittu Calling all #OccupationalTherapists & students! @AOTAInc #OTalk https://t.co/AFgcPKbQCt |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @75rebecca: There's some really excellent and insightful comments - a lot of people saying training and education is needed - I couldn't… |
 | Will Chegwidden @willchegwidden After over a decade of working in HIV/sexual health I took understanding around and gender for sexuality to be second nature and was shocked how poorly educated general health services are - assumptions, pronouns, childish sniggering #otalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch RT @OT_Francesca: OT are arguably the best people to advocate for LGBTQ individuals as we are holistic and aren't constrained by the medica… |
 | Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @75rebecca @EdenDowers Currently I work with a few young people who are unsure about their gender identity or are identifying as non binary. To be honest, the main needs I work with is in regards to their mental wellbeing and social isolation, but I do so with the majority of YP in my service #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @colourful_ot: @EdenDowers @75rebecca I think even small things can help. My practice educator always confirmed with patients that the n… |
 | Gillian Donough OT @gillianmmxvii @margaretOT360 I have learnt more in the last few years from my teenage son . School seems to be leading the way on education and it is more acceptable for people to be fluid #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @willchegwidden: After over a decade of working in HIV/sexual health I took understanding around and gender for sexuality to be second n… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @willchegwidden: After over a decade of working in HIV/sexual health I took understanding around and gender for sexuality to be second n… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SadieBlueOT: @75rebecca @EdenDowers Currently I work with a few young people who are unsure about their gender identity or are identify… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @SadieBlueOT: @75rebecca @EdenDowers Currently I work with a few young people who are unsure about their gender identity or are identify… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @colourful_ot @75rebecca This is a great strategy! A term I've heard used is 'wallet name' (ie., what is on your passport/drivers licence) as a way of acknowledge that, for some people there is a disconnect between 'preferred' and 'wallet' names :) #OTalk |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca Question 3: How do you think identifying as trans or non-binary could shape occupational engagement or day-to-day patterns of doing? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @GillianMMXVII: @margaretOT360 I have learnt more in the last few years from my teenage son . School seems to be leading the way on educ… |
| Will Chegwidden @willchegwidden @GillianMMXVII @margaretOT360 Reassuring for the future - imagine it is very different in some schools however! #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Yes we should really address sexuality in OT education as a basic. #otalk https://t.co/mtVVuAhB2z |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @GillianMMXVII @margaretOT360 And I think the TED platform is doing a good job too. There are some awesome videos I have come across in recent months. #otalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @willchegwidden Childish sniggering is the worst. So disrespectful #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Question 3 #OTalk https://t.co/N5uuFvtgK8 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @EdenDowers: @colourful_ot @75rebecca This is a great strategy! A term I've heard used is 'wallet name' (ie., what is on your passport/d… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @colourful_ot @EdenDowers Great practice! #OTalk |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @EdenDowers @75rebecca As OTs are known for adopting an holistic approach, providing access to an OT service throughout an individual’s transition could prove hugely beneficial #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @RebeccaCrouch: By supporting them to achieve their occupational therapy goals, whatever they may be, and enabling engagement and partic… |
 | Charlotte Walker @lottieocci @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Oh no, I'm late for #OTalk! But I'm here now! Time to catch up |
 | Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk to learn more about the individual needs of trans & non binary service users ... although my starting place is human beings and equailty i have worked with a number of people & of late in my voluntary work particularly met people who are transgender.. humanity first https://t.co/Me7SJplw1j |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @DebbiiHarrison @UEA_Health We need to do more too #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Needs to be led by person at their pace #OTalk @margaretOT360 https://t.co/yTyzB8fjCm |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @75rebecca Seeing that in front of my eyes of a friend I got to know- I see that she is trying to go about life like normal. But at the same time, the sexual identity transition is always a work in progress. #otalk |
 | Minh Tran @otramblings @75rebecca Keep forgetting the #otalk I think it would help towards rapport building as therapists will be able to plan and treat respectfully. Just as we do with different cultures, backgrounds etc |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @mrsmcinburtott: @willchegwidden Childish sniggering is the worst. So disrespectful #OTalk |
 | EmHarman @emharmanxx @margaretOT360 I agree that sexuality should be addressed in OT education. Allowing us to remain and be continuously client centered #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Couldn’t agree more - #otalk https://t.co/9FZRZJj5ZM |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @RachaelD_OT: @EdenDowers @75rebecca As OTs are known for adopting an holistic approach, providing access to an OT service throughout an… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @cathymc9781: #OTalk to learn more about the individual needs of trans & non binary service users ... although my starting place is huma… |
 | Nabachwa LL @NabachwaOT @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Hello people! I just remembered about tonight’s #OTalk from a great talk I went to recently. I will be catching up and lurking for now... I will contribute where I can. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @colourful_ot @75rebecca Although with Chinese names... you still be better off to ask what they prefer. wallet name might not be enough. #otalk |
| Will Chegwidden @willchegwidden @mrsmcinburtott Until you’ve walked a mile in my shoes and all that! I’ve had plenty of eye rolling when I’ve tried to help people see there’s more to the world that white British-born cis straight culture! #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @emharmanxx: @margaretOT360 I agree that sexuality should be addressed in OT education. Allowing us to remain and be continuously clien… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @OTalk_: Couldn’t agree more - #otalk https://t.co/9FZRZJj5ZM |
| Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT @75rebecca #otalk I think it is important not to make dated assumptions of preferred occupations based on gender, instead keeping a neutral mind and allowing the service user to initiate interests and activities |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #OTalk https://t.co/IZ1BAkn7po |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @willchegwidden: @mrsmcinburtott Until you’ve walked a mile in my shoes and all that! I’ve had plenty of eye rolling when I’ve tried to… |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott Today at Derby there was the Derbyshire LGBT & role models event - we have great champions at Derby uni but still more work to be done #OTalk https://t.co/6eZlksxCGC |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @otramblings: @75rebecca Keep forgetting the #otalk I think it would help towards rapport building as therapists will be able to plan an… |
 | Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 #OTalk, I've not worked with the transgender community but at university we recently had a problem based learning session. We looked at exploring the change in roles, education for those who didn't understand, but most importantly client centred working (as always) |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @cathymc9781: #OTalk to learn more about the individual needs of trans & non binary service users ... although my starting place is huma… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @EdenDowers @75rebecca As OTs are known for adopting an holistic approach, providing access to an OT service throughout an… |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch RT @amyruby_OT: @75rebecca #otalk I think it is important not to make dated assumptions of preferred occupations based on gender, instead k… |
| Deborah Harrison @DebbiiHarrison Now I’m on the naughty step - forgot #OTalk 😂💚 https://t.co/UUWDzplWiX |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @willchegwidden: @mrsmcinburtott Until you’ve walked a mile in my shoes and all that! I’ve had plenty of eye rolling when I’ve tried to… |
| Will Chegwidden @willchegwidden RT @cathymc9781: #OTalk to learn more about the individual needs of trans & non binary service users ... although my starting place is huma… |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk look forward to a future where this is no longer a defining issue in society https://t.co/FU87D0wjws |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @amyruby_OT: @75rebecca #otalk I think it is important not to make dated assumptions of preferred occupations based on gender, instead k… |
| OTalk @OTalk_ RT @amyruby_OT: @75rebecca #otalk I think it is important not to make dated assumptions of preferred occupations based on gender, instead k… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @stonewalluk recently published a report outlining discrimination and exclusion trans people face in Britain – 48% of trans people don’t feel comfortable using a public toilet, a huge occupational injustice and impacts on ability to access public venues #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @amyruby_OT @75rebecca I like that... just like anybody else we encounter. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ElizabethJH85: #OTalk, I've not worked with the transgender community but at university we recently had a problem based learning sessio… |
| Will Chegwidden @willchegwidden @cathymc9781 #humanityfirst You pretty much summed it up there! #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Worrying thing is I have students have that reaction from their placement educator. #otalk https://t.co/ligTloVKuO |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl they/them. Apologise if you slip up. It happens to everyone. - report staff who discriminate - have an open mind& be open to learn. No judgement #otalk |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT - make forms accessible. Eg don’t have tick boxes for “male and female”. Have she/her, he/him, they/them - make all your toilets gender neutral (this can be challenging on wards,some need female only) - ask service users what they want& how they want to be referred to #otalk |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT - remember many trans and non binary people have experienced trauma multiple times. - remember black, POC, disabled, sex workers and Muslim trans people, particularly femme trans people face extreme levels of discrimination #oTalk |
| Charlotte Walker @lottieocci @margaretOT360 Agreed. At first it takes conscious thought to change the language and assumptions of organisations and forms, but it's really a small change that can make a big difference to our therapeutic relationships with clients #otalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ And you caught it before me so you get to get off the naughty step #otalk https://t.co/xLhXQg1DPa |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl t… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @amyruby_OT This is a great point - research does suggest that interventions can be based on gender stereotypes #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @amyruby_OT: @75rebecca #otalk I think it is important not to make dated assumptions of preferred occupations based on gender, instead k… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: - make forms accessible. Eg don’t have tick boxes for “male and female”. Have she/her, he/him, they/them - make all your… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: - remember many trans and non binary people have experienced trauma multiple times. - remember black, POC, disabled, sex w… |
| OTalk @OTalk_ RT @75rebecca: @stonewalluk recently published a report outlining discrimination and exclusion trans people face in Britain – 48% of trans… |
 | Hannah Brown @HanElBrown RT @margaretOT360: Yes we should really address sexuality in OT education as a basic. #otalk https://t.co/mtVVuAhB2z |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers Question number 4: Are there any steps we should take to ensure that we don't gender stereotype in practice? #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @mrsmcinburtott: Today at Derby there was the Derbyshire LGBT & role models event - we have great champions at Derby uni but still more… |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch I agree, allow the client to tell you what shapes their occupational engagement and day-to-day patterns of doing. Make no assumptions, listen and deliver person-centred care. #OTalk https://t.co/0YHVdO65Y6 |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @75rebecca Discrimination obviously a huge barrier to occupational engagement; any occupations in public can be dangerous for someone who might not "pass" as cisgender if there's a risk they might be harassed (e.g. harassment of people seen as using the "wrong" bathroom) #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @cathymc9781: #OTalk look forward to a future where this is no longer a defining issue in society https://t.co/FU87D0wjws |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @colourful_ot @75rebecca Agree - we really need to find out officially recognised name and the name of preference. We were very conscious of not offending our international students #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ RT @HannahtheOT: Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl t… |
 | Ellen OT @ellram_OT RT @amyruby_OT: @75rebecca #otalk I think it is important not to make dated assumptions of preferred occupations based on gender, instead k… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers Invite such service users to be our guest lecturers... and especially if we address topics like sexuality. #otalk |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @75rebecca Friends of mine that identify as trans or non-binary have said that being open & honest about how they identify has resulted in reduced occupational engagement, through fear and experience of discrimination #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @75rebecca: @stonewalluk recently published a report outlining discrimination and exclusion trans people face in Britain – 48% of trans… |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Great point!! #otalk https://t.co/wIzoVHPZIW |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @HannahtheOT: Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl t… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @HannahtheOT Excellent tips - important to remember to do this consistently #Otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @HannahtheOT: - make forms accessible. Eg don’t have tick boxes for “male and female”. Have she/her, he/him, they/them - make all your… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @HannahtheOT: - remember many trans and non binary people have experienced trauma multiple times. - remember black, POC, disabled, sex w… |
| Deborah Harrison @DebbiiHarrison @OTalk_ My thumbs were a blur trying to get my tweet posted before you caught me without the #OTalk 😂😂😂 |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Question 4 #otalk https://t.co/slTphoA2Ct |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk @75rebecca We have to be open minded about which pronouns we should use as therapists to create the best therapy we can provide for the service user! #OTalk |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca @mrsmcinburtott @willchegwidden I worked as a support worker and had a trans colleague. I heard some disrespectful comments from staff and service users... but you can definitely teach an old dog new tricks, some of our older service users surprised me and used the correct pronouns. It's not all bad. #OTalk |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @HannahtheOT Great suggestions! This reminds me also of the work of Beagan and colleagues (2013) that outline similar supports! Title: Working with transgender clients: Learning from physicians and nurses to improve OT practice. #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ And we are just over half way! Is everyone ok out there? #OTALK |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @EdenDowers: @HannahtheOT Great suggestions! This reminds me also of the work of Beagan and colleagues (2013) that outline similar suppo… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_Francesca: @mrsmcinburtott @willchegwidden I worked as a support worker and had a trans colleague. I heard some disrespectful commen… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ot_benk: @75rebecca We have to be open minded about which pronouns we should use as therapists to create the best therapy we can provid… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @75rebecca Friends of mine that identify as trans or non-binary have said that being open & honest about how they identify… |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medical transition. Don’t ask about people’s genitals. - OTs are in a great position to make trans people’s healthcare accessible ! #otalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @75rebecca @DebbiiHarrison @UEA_Health I'm sure @BrightOccTher would love to have you speack to them too. I would have really liked to learn about this in more depth during my MSc. #OTalk |
| Charlotte Walker @lottieocci @EdenDowers We're always going to make mistakes, but it's important to own them, reflect, and actively learn from them. #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk don’t forget the hashtag https://t.co/BO1kadUYSi |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RebeccaCrouch: @75rebecca @DebbiiHarrison @UEA_Health I'm sure @BrightOccTher would love to have you speack to them too. I would have r… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @ot_benk: @75rebecca We have to be open minded about which pronouns we should use as therapists to create the best therapy we can provid… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 It has to start with the forms. #otalk https://t.co/AaGwMOBovv |
 | OTNorthumbria @OTNorthumbria Important placement tips #OccupationalTherapy @NUstudents #genderidentities #OTalk https://t.co/unwFtXM5MJ |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medica… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @colourful_ot: @75rebecca Discrimination obviously a huge barrier to occupational engagement; any occupations in public can be dangerous… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @BillWongOT: @EdenDowers Invite such service users to be our guest lecturers... and especially if we address topics like sexuality. #ota… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @RachaelD_OT: @75rebecca Friends of mine that identify as trans or non-binary have said that being open & honest about how they identify… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers And as I said before... we got to set positive tones for placement students if we have them. If we don’t do a good job, how can we expect our future generations to do well? #otalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk though trying to educate staff may be a better way forward ... discrimination often born out of misunderstandings .. hold a Human Library to challenge stigma and dsicrimination and promote sharing of stories and humanity .. turn the tables around https://t.co/X52KsTFKyO |
 | Jenny Hong @OTJennyH @75rebecca I think identifying as such will allow the individual himself/herself and others to recognise the idea and be able to engage in preferred occupations of his or her choice...increasing awareness and tolerance. #OTalk |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk @BillWongOT @EdenDowers I agree Bill I think that would be really intresting to gain a prospective about transgender and non binary service users!🏳️🌈 #otalk |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @EdenDowers @75rebecca We can help people to navigate health systems if they're interested in medical transition - there was an announcement today re: trans healthcare in Ireland that didn't include OT but I think we could be involved in giving our clients info on what services are out there #OTalk |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @margaretOT360 Is there a strategy you employe regarding forms? One I've heard is to use the blank field 'Gender' allowing clients to self-identify their gender and the pronouns they use. #OTalk |
| Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT @EdenDowers #OTalk Ensuring not to 'skim' through activities checklists etc. on what you assume the service user might or might not like! :) |
 | brandi 🖤 @xobrandilarissa RT @HannahtheOT: - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medica… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers I might generate a playlist of LGBTQ TEDx/TED talks soon. I think once that is made, it needs to be widely circulated across OT. #otalk |
 | Laura Marshall @ms_l_marshall RT @75rebecca: @stonewalluk recently published a report outlining discrimination and exclusion trans people face in Britain – 48% of trans… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca Some thoughtful suggestions about not stereotyping interventions especially when running 'women's groups' and 'men's groups' #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Great discussion but hard to keep up. So much to change we are at our infancy as a profession #otalk https://t.co/ETMUGM5c0r |
| Beverley Goodman @bevg_studentot RT @HannahtheOT: Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl t… |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca @EdenDowers Definitely ask some individuals who identify as trans or nb to inform changes. It is better to use experts by experience rather than making uninformed decisions in practice #OTalk |
| Beverley Goodman @bevg_studentot RT @HannahtheOT: - make forms accessible. Eg don’t have tick boxes for “male and female”. Have she/her, he/him, they/them - make all your… |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 #OTalk, don't make assumptions, always ask what client's preferences are and embrace the fact that we all like different lifestyles and activities no matter what gender we are |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @HannahtheOT I like this. Surely there are rare occasions when we need to know about a persons genitals in every day assessments. If you really need to know (discussing toiletting for example) it’s just intrusive otherwise #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @HannahtheOT: - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medica… |
| Beverley Goodman @bevg_studentot RT @HannahtheOT: - remember many trans and non binary people have experienced trauma multiple times. - remember black, POC, disabled, sex w… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ot_benk @EdenDowers And since a lot of us also have troubles with sexuality in practice, why not kill 2 birds with one stone? #otalk |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT - when addressing a room of people don’t use “ladies and gentleman” and don’t assume all are of one gender. Eg a room of people who look like “cis women” may not be. - let people pee in peace. - there is probably loads I’ve missed. #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @LottieOcci: @EdenDowers We're always going to make mistakes, but it's important to own them, reflect, and actively learn from them. #OT… |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot RT @HannahtheOT: - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medica… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @BillWongOT: @EdenDowers And as I said before... we got to set positive tones for placement students if we have them. If we don’t do a g… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: - when addressing a room of people don’t use “ladies and gentleman” and don’t assume all are of one gender. Eg a room of p… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @mrsmcinburtott: @HannahtheOT I like this. Surely there are rare occasions when we need to know about a persons genitals in every day as… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ElizabethJH85: #OTalk, don't make assumptions, always ask what client's preferences are and embrace the fact that we all like different… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_Francesca: @EdenDowers Definitely ask some individuals who identify as trans or nb to inform changes. It is better to use experts by… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @amyruby_OT: @EdenDowers #OTalk Ensuring not to 'skim' through activities checklists etc. on what you assume the service user might or m… |
 | Tara Hewitt @tara_hewitt RT @75rebecca: @stonewalluk recently published a report outlining discrimination and exclusion trans people face in Britain – 48% of trans… |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca @margaretOT360 Our infancy could work to our advantage as we are open to change. Some other professions are still stuck in the past to some extent regarding LGBTQ awareness. #OTalk |
| Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT #otalk also ensuring that in our own learning we are up to date with available services available to service users so that we are in a position to direct them |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk #OTalk guest speakers would be amazing or some how incorporate a question during an initial assessment? I would love to learn more about LGBTQ+ community and how it’s to be incorporated in to health care practice 🏳️🌈 |
| Charlotte Walker @lottieocci I'll be looking up this one! #OTalk https://t.co/kruIcQRSej |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT @cathymc9781 Education is definitely they key. Most people want to do their best but lack confunce and feel anxious in case they ‘say or do the wrong thing’. 😁 #otalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT Thanks for sharing this reference Eden, will be sure to give it a read & share it with my colleagues. #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 I agree but it also needs to be in legislation and policies to reinforce #otalk https://t.co/NdSy4X2ACP |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @margaretOT360 And speaking of which, if we are conducting any form of research, make sure we give them as many available options as possible. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_Francesca: @margaretOT360 Our infancy could work to our advantage as we are open to change. Some other professions are still stuck i… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @amyruby_OT: #otalk also ensuring that in our own learning we are up to date with available services available to service users so that… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @ot_benk: @BillWongOT @EdenDowers I agree Bill I think that would be really intresting to gain a prospective about transgender and non b… |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @75rebecca Why I have mixed feelings about the whole Men's Sheds thing - great for people to have separate spaces if that's what they want but you'd hope that those groups are being inclusive of trans people and not making assumptions about what men's occupations are! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ot_benk: #OTalk guest speakers would be amazing or some how incorporate a question during an initial assessment? I would love to learn… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: @cathymc9781 Education is definitely they key. Most people want to do their best but lack confunce and feel anxious in cas… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @EdenDowers: @margaretOT360 Is there a strategy you employe regarding forms? One I've heard is to use the blank field 'Gender' allowing… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @margaretOT360 Agreed! It would be fabulous to learn more about your experiences in trans-positive practice @margaretOT360 #OTalk |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT @mrsmcinburtott Yes very rare but it’s never happened to me where I’ve had to know. But I work in mental health... #otalk |
| Minh Tran @otramblings @RachaelD_OT @75rebecca Forgot #otalk again!! Pisses me off that we have advanced so much as a human race yet some can still be so small minded over things like this. It really is a no brainer - everyone has the right to express themselves without discrimination!!! |
| Hiral Khatri, OTD @DrHiralKhatri RT @margaretOT360: I agree but it also needs to be in legislation and policies to reinforce #otalk https://t.co/NdSy4X2ACP |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca Great advice both clinically and non clinically. #OTalk https://t.co/hjRJvjtgq5 |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Crucial #otalk https://t.co/SyEAx3S3XF |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @HannahtheOT You’ve really got me thinking about what/how we facilitate learning for our students around inter personal communication. Thanks Hannah #OTalk |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca Such great comments, tips and insight happening. Question 5: What support or training do you feel would be beneficial in helping ensure an inclusive practice? #otalk |
 | B2 @OTBrianNY @OTalk_ Hello @OTalk #OTalk I’m lurking |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk RT @HannahtheOT: Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl t… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @otramblings: @RachaelD_OT @75rebecca Forgot #otalk again!! Pisses me off that we have advanced so much as a human race yet some can sti… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @75rebecca: Some thoughtful suggestions about not stereotyping interventions especially when running 'women's groups' and 'men's groups'… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @colourful_ot: @75rebecca Why I have mixed feelings about the whole Men's Sheds thing - great for people to have separate spaces if that… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @OT_Francesca: @EdenDowers Definitely ask some individuals who identify as trans or nb to inform changes. It is better to use experts by… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @ElizabethJH85: #OTalk, don't make assumptions, always ask what client's preferences are and embrace the fact that we all like different… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @mrsmcinburtott: @HannahtheOT You’ve really got me thinking about what/how we facilitate learning for our students around inter personal… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @75rebecca: Such great comments, tips and insight happening. Question 5: What support or training do you feel would be beneficial in hel… |
| Beverley Goodman @bevg_studentot RT @HannahtheOT: - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medica… |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @HannahtheOT I can think of times when I was working with clients but they were few #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @75rebecca You are making me compiling the LGBTQ TED/TEDx playlist... lol! #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @OT_Francesca: @margaretOT360 Our infancy could work to our advantage as we are open to change. Some other professions are still stuck i… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @amyruby_OT: #otalk also ensuring that in our own learning we are up to date with available services available to service users so that… |
| Minh Tran @otramblings @75rebecca #otalk this would be great if run as part of mandatory training along side equality and diversity |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @margaretOT360 The Equality Act isn't perfect but does protect some trans identities again direct and indirect discrimination #Otalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Standards within mental health hospitals theses days are to have male and female wards! Do people have examples of this being a Barrier? #otalk |
 | Lelanie @LelanieBrewer Me too #OTalk https://t.co/VE5jqPAiJF |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @ot_benk: #OTalk guest speakers would be amazing or some how incorporate a question during an initial assessment? I would love to learn… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @otramblings: @75rebecca #otalk this would be great if run as part of mandatory training along side equality and diversity |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @75rebecca: @margaretOT360 The Equality Act isn't perfect but does protect some trans identities again direct and indirect discriminatio… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTalk_: Standards within mental health hospitals theses days are to have male and female wards! Do people have examples of this being… |
 | Kiara P. @ke_possible RT @ElizabethJH85: #OTalk, don't make assumptions, always ask what client's preferences are and embrace the fact that we all like different… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @HannahtheOT: @cathymc9781 Education is definitely they key. Most people want to do their best but lack confunce and feel anxious in cas… |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Question 5 #OTalk https://t.co/XEyea0YkWI |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @EdenDowers The screening tool we use was created by a panel of young people and the section on identity and sex was given to our local LGBTQ+ charity for guidance. I also make sure the YP completes this themselves and never on their behalf. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @75rebecca I think it will be great if we have some champions from this community to represent OT globally! #otalk |
 | laurie @thestuffofmemes RT @75rebecca: @stonewalluk recently published a report outlining discrimination and exclusion trans people face in Britain – 48% of trans… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SadieBlueOT: @EdenDowers The screening tool we use was created by a panel of young people and the section on identity and sex was given… |
 | Beverley Turtle @bevsaturtle RT @HannahtheOT: Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl t… |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @OT_Francesca @mrsmcinburtott @willchegwidden It's definitely not just generational; my mom (who I'm not saying is old btw, just older than me!!) has no problem using they/them pronouns for an nb friend of mine while some younger people you'd expect to be more open are very resistant to the idea #OTalk |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca @HannahtheOT I also think open discussions are the way forward if people are willing to share and educate. It shouldn't be taboo. #OTalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @75rebecca #OTalk education sessions from clients and their lived experiences (if they wish to participate formally in this) |
| Minh Tran @otramblings @BillWongOT @75rebecca Great idea!!! #otalk |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @OTalk_ In an article by Beagan et al., (2013) for those working in, for example, hospital settings, it was suggested that written policy be developed for use of space with trans clients, respecting the individual’s sef-identification and right to practice.#OTalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @LelanieBrewer I feel an HEI collaboration coming on @margaretOT360 @LelanieBrewer it’s got to be good to start with student education #OTalk |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca There's some fantastic occ science research re trans experience & I’d encourage everyone to read books by trans, non-binary and genderqueer authors. There are many brilliant books and writers @katebornstein @megjohnbarker @cnlester @junodawson to name just a few #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @otramblings @75rebecca While I am not in LGBTQ community, what I am doing can be a blueprint for such champions to follow. #otalk |
| Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT @75rebecca #otalk Implementation of the subject in to degree programmes at undergraduate level, courses within health services, further inclusion in codes of practice and standards as it is quite vague with regards to this |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Exploring changing roles, names, jobs, leisure activities. Very person centred #otalk https://t.co/zjIeZuTN6H |
 | karen geraghty @karen_geraghty #otalk the completion of suicide the for lgbt comm. is sadly high there cld. Be a surmountable role for MH OT teams |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @BillWongOT @75rebecca There are researchers doing great work in this area, particularly those seeking to employ collaborative, participant-research methods. Definitely worth following @75rebecca for this! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @EdenDowers: @OTalk_ In an article by Beagan et al., (2013) for those working in, for example, hospital settings, it was suggested that… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @otramblings: @RachaelD_OT @75rebecca Forgot #otalk again!! Pisses me off that we have advanced so much as a human race yet some can sti… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ElizabethJH85: @75rebecca #OTalk education sessions from clients and their lived experiences (if they wish to participate formally in t… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_Francesca: @HannahtheOT I also think open discussions are the way forward if people are willing to share and educate. It shouldn't b… |
| Minh Tran @otramblings @75rebecca @katebornstein @megjohnbarker @cnlester @junodawson Why did you become interested in this area? #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @mrsmcinburtott: @HannahtheOT You’ve really got me thinking about what/how we facilitate learning for our students around inter personal… |
| Beverley Turtle @bevsaturtle @75rebecca I think beginning the training and awareness during completion of OT programmes. Build that awareness in students early, not all aware of language etc #otalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch All NHS staff should have high quality equality and diversity training and Trusts should have policies in place to support trans & non-binary service users. #OTalk https://t.co/PVfuVLQ7Vr |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT Definitely. However we should not rely on trans people to educate us (not insinuating you mean that!). We all need to make an effort to learn, I include myself in that as I am cis /straight passing and white. #otalk https://t.co/hsI6fbhwDZ |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @75rebecca I am already so. I am an OT Connections magnet! #otalk |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @75rebecca We link closely with @SAYiTSheffield and they've delivered some fantastic training to staff members. I also signpost and support YP to attend their social groups too. #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Only 15 mins left #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: Definitely. However we should not rely on trans people to educate us (not insinuating you mean that!). We all need to make… |
| Charlotte Walker @lottieocci @SadieBlueOT @EdenDowers Fantastic! It makes so much sense to involve the community it impacts, and seems so obvious, yet I can imagine it being considered quite innovative in some organisations! #OTalk |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca @75rebecca Don't forget that actually employing these people also needs to happen #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @RebeccaCrouch I will expand that to ALL workplaces that OT practitioners work in needs to have at least sensitivity trainings. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @bevsaturtle: @75rebecca I think beginning the training and awareness during completion of OT programmes. Build that awareness in studen… |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk @OTalk_ I think peronsonally some men may feel more comfortable around woman and vice versa! I feel like this could make some feel not as excepted when with single sex due to old misconceptions which could make one feel less expressive of them selfs? #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 At the moment we have an optional 2 hours about sexuality in three years. It has to be an integral part of what we do with every person we work with. #otalk https://t.co/XeAXW0TCAY |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @HannahtheOT This is a good point and one that is raised frequently by trans and non-binary people in relation to health and social care #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @EdenDowers: @OTalk_ In an article by Beagan et al., (2013) for those working in, for example, hospital settings, it was suggested that… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @bevsaturtle @75rebecca That is why generating a TED/TEDx talk playlist is one item of my to-do list. Once it is made, it will be great for everyone to share it! #otalk |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @75rebecca I think without making huge changes to college courses it'd be a pretty easy thing to incorporate into case-based learning; just make some of our case study characters trans and give us access to resources to learn more! At very least would make students think. #OTalk |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT Omg I think I just realised what OT research I want to do... Trans and non binary access to mental health OT. 😬 #otalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk service user led ask people what would help - share the learning - partnership working https://t.co/shZCSXkyfk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @colourful_ot: @75rebecca I think without making huge changes to college courses it'd be a pretty easy thing to incorporate into case-ba… |
| Lelanie @LelanieBrewer @mrsmcinburtott @margaretOT360 That sounds good. I have just supervised an MS #occupationalTherapy dissertation on this topic and working on my parent questionnaire for my #PhD study. It’s really important that we teach our students not to stereotype #otalk |
| Francesca S @OT_Francesca @HannahtheOT Absolutely! I have challenged ignorant family members on the topic. #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @mrsmcinburtott: @LelanieBrewer I feel an HEI collaboration coming on @margaretOT360 @LelanieBrewer it’s got to be good to start with st… |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk RT @75rebecca: There's some fantastic occ science research re trans experience & I’d encourage everyone to read books by trans, non-binary… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @amyruby_OT: @75rebecca #otalk Implementation of the subject in to degree programmes at undergraduate level, courses within health servi… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @HannahtheOT Brilliant! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @colourful_ot @75rebecca Yes- whether in our education or CPD courses we have in the future. We all need refreshers sometimes. #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @karen_geraghty: #otalk the completion of suicide the for lgbt comm. is sadly high there cld. Be a surmountable role for MH OT teams |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @margaretOT360: At the moment we have an optional 2 hours about sexuality in three years. It has to be an integral part of what we do wi… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ot_benk: @OTalk_ I think peronsonally some men may feel more comfortable around woman and vice versa! I feel like this could make some… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: Omg I think I just realised what OT research I want to do... Trans and non binary access to mental health OT. 😬 #otalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ This would be really interesting #OTalk https://t.co/InrT6e1t8n |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @LottieOcci @EdenDowers Luckily I work for a charity which allows us the flexibility and ability to involve all other local organisations and services. Collaboration with other services provides that holistic wrap around support for the individual for sure 😊 #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @bevsaturtle: @75rebecca I think beginning the training and awareness during completion of OT programmes. Build that awareness in studen… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers And now for the final question from @75rebecca and I: What features of your work environment restrict or enable participation by trans or non-binary service users? #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ 10 mins left #OTalk |
| Jenny Hong @OTJennyH @EdenDowers @75rebecca I think OTs can do a lot for this community, e.g bringing up the topic to them first and seeing how the group wants to approach the matter, educating colleagues/MDT members to understand and increase awareness, and smash down stigma from all places and people! #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @HannahtheOT: Omg I think I just realised what OT research I want to do... Trans and non binary access to mental health OT. 😬 #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @HannahtheOT You can bring it to Prague for ENOTHE-COTEC in 2020. #otalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Question 6 - the last one #OTalk https://t.co/wdOy0khbwo |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTJennyH: @EdenDowers @75rebecca I think OTs can do a lot for this community, e.g bringing up the topic to them first and seeing how th… |
| Charlotte Walker @lottieocci @colourful_ot @OT_Francesca @mrsmcinburtott @willchegwidden same. My mum takes not gendering people so seriously she gives animals and plants (yes she names her plants) gender neutral names 'because they're not able to say their preferred pronoun and it would be wrong to misgender them' 😍#OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SadieBlueOT: @LottieOcci @EdenDowers Luckily I work for a charity which allows us the flexibility and ability to involve all other loca… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @HannahtheOT ps- If you'd ever like to get in touch re: resources or researchers working in this field, please do! #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @LelanieBrewer: @mrsmcinburtott @margaretOT360 That sounds good. I have just supervised an MS #occupationalTherapy dissertation on this… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_Francesca: @HannahtheOT Absolutely! I have challenged ignorant family members on the topic. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @LottieOcci: @colourful_ot @OT_Francesca @mrsmcinburtott @willchegwidden same. My mum takes not gendering people so seriously she gives… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @colourful_ot: @75rebecca I think without making huge changes to college courses it'd be a pretty easy thing to incorporate into case-ba… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers Great suggestions on an earlier question from @HannahtheOT regarding this also! #OTalk |
 | Abi Edwards @AbiEdwards7 @75rebecca #OTalk really good resources and training from Mermaids. Worth looking at. Aimed at schools and parents/ careers |
 | 🌷Jane Street #NHSlove 🌷 @janestclinpsy RT @HannahtheOT: Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl t… |
| 🌷Jane Street #NHSlove 🌷 @janestclinpsy RT @HannahtheOT: - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medica… |
| 🌷Jane Street #NHSlove 🌷 @janestclinpsy RT @HannahtheOT: - when addressing a room of people don’t use “ladies and gentleman” and don’t assume all are of one gender. Eg a room of p… |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk need to be less keen on separating people out re gender .. what is the point there was a TV prog recently a psychologist working with 7 year olds over 6 weeks they all became less gender defined and happier kids https://t.co/HxzHfE1tkm |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @OT_Francesca @75rebecca Employment of trans OTs is definitely important! I think there's still so much stigma around openly LGBT teachers (people thinking that we're somehow inherently inappropriate for kids to know about?) so I'd imagine that also applies to paediatric OTs #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT I think it will be great to share the post chat transcript on LGBT4OT. #otalk |
| Lelanie @LelanieBrewer As lecturers & educators we also need to be mindful of the #genderidentity of our students and we could make our case studies more inclusive #otalk https://t.co/zexOeoopLC |
| OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk https://t.co/PRQ0LdCx5u |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @AbiEdwards7: @75rebecca #OTalk really good resources and training from Mermaids. Worth looking at. Aimed at schools and parents/ car… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @BillWongOT: @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT I think it will be great to share the post chat transcript on LGBT4OT. #otalk |
| Gillian Donough OT @gillianmmxvii @cathymc9781 #OTalk saw that programme-was fascinating |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT The fact all the toilets are male or female. 😬 #otalk https://t.co/b4aDJmPmE9 |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @LelanieBrewer: As lecturers & educators we also need to be mindful of the #genderidentity of our students and we could make our case st… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational engagement and gender expression. More info can be found here: https://t.co/jexzLShPeN #otalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
| Minh Tran @otramblings RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
| EmHarman @emharmanxx #OTalk I think it is very important to be confident in representing OT as a profession and to focus on person, environment and occupation. This can significantly benefit clients in occupations required for transitioning when concerning gender. |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @HannahtheOT Yes! Ensuring there is at least one unisex bathroom #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @LelanieBrewer: As lecturers & educators we also need to be mindful of the #genderidentity of our students and we could make our case st… |
| Deborah Harrison @DebbiiHarrison RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @OTalk_ Many of us wear our rainbow lanyards to signify unity and equality across all groups - it’s been a useful visual reminder #OTalk https://t.co/FmbGiiK2st |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Last 5 min any final thoughts #OTalk |
| B2 @OTBrianNY @HannahtheOT I use the term “friends” at the SNF setting when I enter the room full of patients #OTalk |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT Or all unless there is a good reason.... #otalk https://t.co/y4RnyyOCPS |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch I don't think any features of my work environment restrict participation by trans or non-binary SUs. As we are a community neuro team, we work with SUs in their home & support them in achieving their goals. These can be in their home or in the community 1/2 #OTalk https://t.co/Lm97qrmWDI |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @LelanieBrewer And as OT leaders, be supportive of their efforts to make difference in our profession! #otalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT #OTalk I work in a general hospital so greatly restricted by male/female wards, male/female toilets |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @emharmanxx: #OTalk I think it is very important to be confident in representing OT as a profession and to focus on person, environment… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @mrsmcinburtott: @OTalk_ Many of us wear our rainbow lanyards to signify unity and equality across all groups - it’s been a useful visu… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTBrianNY: @HannahtheOT I use the term “friends” at the SNF setting when I enter the room full of patients #OTalk |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @75rebecca For context, this is, in-fact, how Rebecca and I came to work together :) Through Rebecca's use of collaborative, participant research methods. Definitely worth checking out, particularly regarding engagement practices #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @mrsmcinburtott: @OTalk_ Many of us wear our rainbow lanyards to signify unity and equality across all groups - it’s been a useful visu… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @HannahtheOT Absolutely! Feeling safe using public toilets has a far reaching impact on occupational engagement for trans and non-binary people. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ElizabethJH85: @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT #OTalk I work in a general hospital so greatly restricted by male/female wards, male/female toi… |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott Got to dash people!! Thanks so much for a though stimulating discussion everyone #OTalk |
| Nabachwa LL @NabachwaOT @OTJennyH @75rebecca I agree with you @OTJennyH however, tolerance is only the bare minimum in my humble opinion - increasing or aiming for mutual respect as well as awareness is the better way to go. #OTalk |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @ElizabethJH85 @HannahtheOT Are there any policies regarding trans-positive practice where you work? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ElizabethJH85 @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT Same goes with nursing home settings in US. Hard to do when these buildings are built in the 50’s or earlier. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @EdenDowers: @75rebecca For context, this is, in-fact, how Rebecca and I came to work together :) Through Rebecca's use of collaborative… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @75rebecca: @HannahtheOT Absolutely! Feeling safe using public toilets has a far reaching impact on occupational engagement for trans an… |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch Any restictions they face may be from the community. As their OTs, our role would be to support & adovate for their needs, whether that is with community members or other services 2/2 #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Hopefully this discussion is only the start we really need to move this forward with @theRCOT and incorporating it in education and training #otalk https://t.co/WyVGYXXuUy |
| hannah OT 🛴 @HannahtheOT Imagine a trans person coming for a mental health appointment. Super stressful and then not knowing where it’s safe to use the toilet? What if that person has a disability too? #otalk https://t.co/fKSXCQrYx4 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RebeccaCrouch: Any restictions they face may be from the community. As their OTs, our role would be to support & adovate for their need… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RebeccaCrouch: I don't think any features of my work environment restrict participation by trans or non-binary SUs. As we are a communi… |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @OTBrianNY @HannahtheOT That's a nice one Brian! I tend to say "hi everyone" when I'm doing public speaking; it feels less overly formal than "ladies and gentlemen" anyway. #OTalk |
| Lelanie @LelanieBrewer @75rebecca The MSc dissertation was the initiative of my student but it was a great learning journey for both of us. I watched the TV show Billions at the time and @AsiaKateDillon was a great source of inspiration #nonbinary #genderidentities #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @margaretOT360 @theRCOT I will expand that to all OT associations... and @thewfot needs to set awesome examples for us. #otalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT Sadly not that I know of, #OTalk, definitely needs to be worked on |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: Imagine a trans person coming for a mental health appointment. Super stressful and then not knowing where it’s safe to use… |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk RT @HannahtheOT: - make forms accessible. Eg don’t have tick boxes for “male and female”. Have she/her, he/him, they/them - make all your… |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk RT @HannahtheOT: - remember many trans and non binary people have experienced trauma multiple times. - remember black, POC, disabled, sex w… |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk RT @HannahtheOT: - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medica… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @colourful_ot @OTBrianNY @HannahtheOT I also appreciate the all encompassing 'folks' as opposed to a tendency, particularly in Australia to use the term 'guys and girls' #OTalk |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca Be interesting to see how many Trusts and organisations have policies which promote inclusion for trans and non-binary people #otalk |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk RT @HannahtheOT: - when addressing a room of people don’t use “ladies and gentleman” and don’t assume all are of one gender. Eg a room of p… |
| Deborah Harrison @DebbiiHarrison I’m pleased to say that we have unisex bathrooms @uniofeastanglia & one in the building I work in. There’s a lot more we can do though #OTalk https://t.co/c5q2IkIi70 |
| Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT #otalk tonights talk has been really insightful for me, I have learned about an area I have little experience of and also some food for thought with regards to how I can be part of the change in promotion of inclusive attitudes in the workplace as a student and future ot |
 | sarah maris-shaw @sarahmarisshaw Well worth checking out #otalk https://t.co/k3wPd8fLQF |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @75rebecca: Be interesting to see how many Trusts and organisations have policies which promote inclusion for trans and non-binary peopl… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @EdenDowers: @colourful_ot @OTBrianNY @HannahtheOT I also appreciate the all encompassing 'folks' as opposed to a tendency, particularly… |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @ElizabethJH85 @HannahtheOT There is a great article on trans-positive strategies for OT as informed by experiences of nurses and physicians! See ‘working with transgender clients, Beagan et al., 2013, Can Jrn of Occ. Therapy, 80, pp82-90 #OTalk |
| B2 @OTBrianNY @colourful_ot @HannahtheOT Exactly, the last thing I want is to make someone uncomfortable or perceive that I don’t care #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @BillWongOT: @margaretOT360 @theRCOT I will expand that to all OT associations... and @thewfot needs to set awesome examples for us. #ot… |
| Beverley Goodman @bevg_studentot RT @EdenDowers: @ElizabethJH85 @HannahtheOT There is a great article on trans-positive strategies for OT as informed by experiences of nurs… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @75rebecca: Be interesting to see how many Trusts and organisations have policies which promote inclusion for trans and non-binary peopl… |
 | Dr Nerida Hyett @neridahyett @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT #OTalk #OTs are well placed to support #trans people with social and occupational transitions, enabling them to develop roles, routines, and occupations that reflect and align with their identity |
 | Simone Coetzee @simoneza RT @HannahtheOT: - not all trans people are “out” - some are cis passing (you don’t ‘know’ they are trans - some never do a physical/medica… |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk as student distance learning psychology I red tons about sexuality & gender coming 2 realise that we R vry far from male or female I think the Batiste family in ? Spain a case study totally facinatin re the chemical switches development of feotus in womb Gross Psychol text https://t.co/KlpxPwdsVV |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @amyruby_OT: #otalk tonights talk has been really insightful for me, I have learned about an area I have little experience of and also s… |
| Lelanie @LelanieBrewer @75rebecca With regards to my PhD, it’s looking at the development of #selfcare in children but I really want to get the parent questionnaire right so that it’s inclusive and representative of all families #OTalk |
| OTalk @OTalk_ Can we thank our #OTalk hosts @75rebecca and @EdenDowers for excellent and thought-provoking discussion tonight. I will update the blog with tonights transcript tomorrow. @OT_rach signing off https://t.co/o5GhkFkRDj |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @OTalk_ I think OTs in all settings need to be trans-inclusive because there's a huge overlap between the trans community and disabled communities; for example I don't have statistics to hand but I've read that autistic people are more likely than other people to be trans! #OTalk |
| Jenny Hong @OTJennyH @75rebecca Have a bi-annual training session (or more) with someone from the community to give insight and voice/advocate for themselves! #OTalk |
 | SuzyorkOT @SuzyorkOT RT @HannahtheOT: Here are my top tips: - if you don’t know what pronoun to use;ask “what pronouns do you use?” - use those pronouns. Incl t… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EdenDowers @colourful_ot @OTBrianNY @HannahtheOT In Cantonese, I actually like how inclusive we can be with language if we are referring to at least 2 people. A singular LGBTQ person, though, that was the only flaw I see. #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @neridahyett: @EdenDowers @HannahtheOT #OTalk #OTs are well placed to support #trans people with social and occupational transitions, en… |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca @margaretOT360 @theRCOT I agree this is the start and am fortunate to be supported in my research with a UKOTRF grant #OTalk |
| sarah maris-shaw @sarahmarisshaw @colourful_ot @75rebecca #otalk really good idea as currently designing last module for final yr students |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch RT @EdenDowers: @ElizabethJH85 @HannahtheOT There is a great article on trans-positive strategies for OT as informed by experiences of nurs… |
| Beverley Turtle @bevsaturtle RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
 | Jane 🤕 @xraydolly RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot RT @HannahtheOT: Imagine a trans person coming for a mental health appointment. Super stressful and then not knowing where it’s safe to use… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Excellent talk well hosted. We need change in OT education! #otalk https://t.co/Z1Jujq553E |
| Eden Dowers @edendowers @OTalk_ @75rebecca @OT_rach Thank you everyone! It has been such a thoughtful and engaging discussion. #OTalk Thank you also to @75rebecca and @OTalk for enabling this platform! |
| Deborah Harrison @DebbiiHarrison Well said Margaret! It’s been a brilliant #OTalk for inspiring action. I’ll be taking ideas back to colleagues @UEA_Health - when I can get there. Snow is steadily falling here in Norfolk! ❄️ https://t.co/FqjgQi3Cmv |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @sarahmarisshaw: @colourful_ot @75rebecca #otalk really good idea as currently designing last module for final yr students |
| Rebecca Swenson @75rebecca Thank you everyone for a thought-provoking and inspiring #otalk @EdenDowers |
| Minh Tran @otramblings @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Thanks to both hosts and of course otalk!! Because of tonight’s talk I am more mindful of my language (nearly said thanks guys! 😅). #otalk |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot RT @margaretOT360: Excellent talk well hosted. We need change in OT education! #otalk https://t.co/Z1Jujq553E |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @GillianMMXVII @cathymc9781 Do either of you remeber what the program was called? What channel? Would be interested in giving it a watch #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @DebbiiHarrison: Well said Margaret! It’s been a brilliant #OTalk for inspiring action. I’ll be taking ideas back to colleagues @UEA_Hea… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT https://t.co/TK4pTnXujM Here is something from @AOTAInc about LGBTQ. #otalk |
| Minh Tran @otramblings RT @BillWongOT: https://t.co/TK4pTnXujM Here is something from @AOTAInc about LGBTQ. #otalk |
| Ben Kirkwood @ot_benk I loved tonight’s #OTalk as a gay man my self I found it very interesting to think about the wider LGBTQ+ community and how as OTs can promote and educate ourselves and other about Trans and non binary people! I’d love to work within the community during my OT career! 🌈 |
 | Health Sciences UEA @UEA_Health RT @DebbiiHarrison: I have to acknowledge that we don’t educate our students at @UEA_Health about working with people who are transgender.… |
| Charlotte Walker @lottieocci @sarahmarisshaw @colourful_ot @75rebecca I'm currently studying and find that case studies often accidentally buy into stereotyping as it forces assumptions to be made about the 'client,' their life stage and typical occupations. #OTalk |
| Lelanie @LelanieBrewer Wow, thank you very much @AsiaKateDillon - you’re a fantastic role model #OTalk https://t.co/2wwtvgJs22 |
| Jenny Hong @OTJennyH @NabachwaOT @75rebecca Definitely in full agreement @NabachwaOT. But without tolerance, there is no room for talk of respect. Only then can more great things happen and exist. #OTalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 Possibly BBc 1 or BBc 2 it was led by a psyhologist in a primary school go on the BBCi player maybe around 6 months ago - brilliant programme .. maybe e mail the BBC they will find it for you good luck great discussions as always #OTalk https://t.co/PyyhN78Zji |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Thanks to #OTalk, Rebecca & Eden for hosting, & also to @HannahtheOT & @margaretOT360. I really enjoyed & have learnt alot from your contributions tonight. |
| Dr Nerida Hyett @neridahyett RT @75rebecca: I’m currently doing a research project with people who define as trans, non-binary or genderqueer - exploring occupational e… |
| Charlotte Walker @lottieocci @otramblings @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach ooh, I always say 'guys' and don't think of it as being gendered, but a friend of mine pointed out that just because I don't see it as gendered doesn't mean it isn't or that it doesn't have connotations. :/ I'm trying to do better! #OTalk |
| sarah maris-shaw @sarahmarisshaw @OTalk_ Really interesting qu #otalk I wonder what colleagues @RCOT_MH might think |
| sarah maris-shaw @sarahmarisshaw @OTalk_ @75rebecca @EdenDowers @OT_rach Many thanks #otalk - apologies so late! |
| Carolina Cordero @colourful_ot @LottieOcci @sarahmarisshaw @75rebecca Yeah, I can see that; I guess it would have to be clearly put in a context of "this is just an example of one trans person, everybody's different". Having people come to speak about their experiences or encouraging students to seek out real-life stories could probably help #OTalk |
| Jenny Hong @OTJennyH @EdenDowers @75rebecca Restrictions: colleagues of different professions, organisation structure/procedures, the daily routines of a workplace. Enablers: previous education in disability studies, understanding occupational injustices/detriments to health and well-being, advocacy for equality. #OTalk |
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