Independent Living Solutions - $cm_name
Helen Smith
Based
Brighton, East Sussex.
Overview
Helen completed her Diploma in Occupational Therapy in New Zealand in 1990. In the year 2000 she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation. She moved to the UK in 2003. Since qualifying she has worked in the field of learning and physical disabilities primarily with children and adolescents. She joined Independent Living Solutions (ILS) in 2008.
Employment
2008 - Present
Case Manager and Occupational Therapist with Independent Living Solutions. Paediatric Occupational Therapist in independent practice working with children and adolescents with disabilities, their families and school/educational setting. Work includes assessment, treatment, group work with other therapists, setting up the education environment and provision of training for parents, and education staff.
2005 - 2008
Lead Occupational Therapist and Senior Occupational Therapist in a school for children with Autism and emotional/behavioural difficulties aged 10 - 19 years.
2004 - 2005
Senior Occupational therapist working in a school for children with Cerebral Palsy aged 5 - 11 years.
2000 - 2002
Paediatric Occupational Therapist in a Child Development Unit in New Zealand. Work included providing assessment, treatment, and specialised equipment to children aged 2 - 16 years with neurological and developmental difficulties.
1999 - 2000
Providing short term fostering and respite care to at risk and special needs children. Break to have family
1991 - 1992
Occupational Therapist in an Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit for adults with neurological, medical, orthopaedic and injury conditions.
1990 - 1991
Occupational Therapist in a unit for physically disabled adults and in aged care facilities.
Professional
Registered with the Health Professions Council.
Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Children. Young People and Families and Independent Practice.
Areas of Work
Children's Case Management and Occupational Therapy.
Geographical Areas Covered
Within two hours travel distance of Brighton.
