Emma Carter Occupational Therapy

02/04/2026

If I had to explain my job using only photos 🤣 it would look like this 👇

Silly faces 😜
Big feelings 😤
Learning emotions 🙂😡😭
Talking about poo 💩
Toilet lollies 🍬

Looks like chaos,
But underneath it al
we’re building connection, regulation and real life skills 🤍

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29/03/2026

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29/03/2026

This is a conversation we don’t hear enough about. Menopause in autistic women can look different and understanding this matters. Sharing this webinar by Tony Atwood.

In recent years, we have become increasingly aware of the additional challenges and turmoil created by menopause for autistic women. For example, many women experience autistic burnout during peri-menopause and menopause. In this course, we describe the challenges and risks of menopause for autistic...

27/03/2026

As OTs we talk about meaningful occupation all the time.

Work.
Parenting.
Everyday roles and routines

But rest?
We often treat it like something we have to earn.

In reality
rest is also a meaningful occupation.

And not all rest is the same.

Sometimes it’s:
• physical rest
• mental rest
• sensory rest
• social rest
• emotional rest

If we’re only “resting” in one way
but depleted in another
we still burn out.

So the question shifts.

Not:
“Have I worked hard enough to rest?”

But:
“What kind of rest do I need
to sustain the way I want to show up?”

That’s where sustainability lives.
That’s where burnout prevention starts.

This is the work we unpack in supervision 🤍

👍 Follow along for more OT insights.

📧 DM to book supervision.
Because how you care for yourself shapes how you show up in your work.

27/03/2026

This information is based on guidance from the AHPRA website.

If you control the advertising,
you are responsible for it.

Even if it was created by a VA, marketer, collaborator or influencer.

Legally
you are taken to have approved it.

So if AHPRA flags your content,
“but I didn’t write it” is not a valid defence.

💰 Breaches can lead to:

• fines (up to $60,000+)
• forced content removal
• conditions on your registration
• complaints + reputational risk

I see this missed more often than you’d think.

If you’re unsure
check the AHPRA guidelines,
💻 contact your insurer
(some providers offer free legal advice)
or speak directly with AHPRA.
📞 1300 419 495
🛜 www.ahpra.gov.au

This is something we talk through in supervision
how to navigate it in real practice, not just theory.

Did this post resonate with you?
Let’s keep the conversation going. Share your thoughts in the comments.

Follow if you want to unpack the things we don’t always say out loud but are thinking about in practice 🤍 🤍

General information only. Not legal or professional advice.

25/03/2026

Before you post
ask yourself this 👇

• Am I creating urgency that pressures someone to act?
• Am I using words like “cure” or “effective” without strong evidence?
• Am I claiming outcomes I can’t clearly support?
• Am I describing my service as “safe” without acknowledging risk?
• Am I sharing client stories or testimonials with clinical details?

🚨 ⚠️If you found yourself saying yes to a few of these, it might be time to revisit the AHPRA guidelines.

That’s not just content.
That’s regulated health advertising.

Most of this isn’t intentional
but it is your responsibility as a registered practitioner.

Not sure?

Call your insurer (e.g. some insurance providers offer free legal advice)
or contact AHPRA directly, there is great resources and flow charts on the website.

AHPRA: 1300 419 495
www.ahpra.gov.au

This is the work we unpack in supervision.
Not just what to say
but how to think and problem solve.

Follow for more OT thinking
or DM to book 🤍 Occupationaltherap

24/03/2026

I’ve been reflecting on the language I use in use in my marketing and social media.

So I’ve been deep diving into AHPRA website and reading their advertising guidelines for 2026 and
registering for any professional development I can find on this.

This is something every OT needs to understand.

As registered health professionals,
how we describe our services is regulated.

One key takeaway:

“Specialist”, “speciality”, and “specialises” can be misleading.

These terms can only be used if you hold approved specialist registration at a national level.

Occupational therapists do not hold this type of registration
so we cannot use this language in our advertising.

Even with years of experience, additional training, or a clear area of focus
using these terms can create misunderstanding for the public.

This isn’t about limiting your value.

It’s about:
• protecting the public
• maintaining trust in our profession
• ensuring clear and ethical communication

Instead, we can confidently describe:
• our experience
• our clinical interests
• the populations we support
• the approach we take

This is what professional integrity looks like,
especially in a space where personal brands and online presence matter more than ever.

OT for OTs 🤍

Educate. Empower. Elevate.

Unsure what language is appropriate?
Refer to the AHPRA advertising guidelines, check out their website. They also have free downloadable resources.

Save this for later ✨ especially if you’re building a business

Follow for more OT insights and professional development.

DM to book supervision 🤍

22/03/2026

Meet Emma.

She is an Occupational Therapist and the founder of Sensational Minds Therapy.

Emma works with children and families through paediatric OT
and is equally passionate about supporting the therapists behind the work.

Her focus is OT for OTs.

Through supervision, mentoring, and reflective practice,
she supports occupational therapists to apply OT frameworks to themselves and their clients
strengthening clinical reasoning, building confidence, and creating more sustainable, aligned practice.

Her work is grounded in three core principles:
Educate. Empower. Elevate.

She educates occupational therapists
building knowledge and strengthening clinical understanding.

She empowers therapists to unpack, plan, and have courageous conversations,
and to reframe imposter syndrome as part of their growth.

She elevates confidence, clinical reasoning, and practical skills
supporting therapists to feel more grounded, capable, and supported in their work.

The work you do for others should support you too. 🤍 Thank you OTSupervision

19/03/2026

Notice how you speak to yourself
when things feel hard.

Is it pressure or support?

Because growth doesn’t come from being harder on yourself

it comes from having enough safety
to keep showing up and trying again.

17/03/2026

Occupational Therapist
noun

a health professional who works with people to overcome life’s barriers through the use of occupations (meaningful activities) ✨

16/03/2026

Everyone talks about impostor syndrome like it’s a weakness.

But what if it’s actually a sign of something else?

Sometimes impostor syndrome shows up when you’re stepping into rooms you once dreamed of being in.

New level.
New responsibility.
New expectations.

Of course your brain is trying to catch up.

Growth doesn’t always feel like confidence.
Sometimes it feels like doubt.

If you’ve ever thought “do I really belong here?” ✨ You’re probably closer than you think.

💬 Be honest. Have you ever felt this?

🔁 Send this to someone who needs to hear it today.

16/03/2026

If imposter syndrome has been loud lately 🤍 This is for you.

That voice in your head that says:
“You’re not good enough.”
“You don’t belong here.”
“Someone is going to figure you out.”

Take a breath.

That voice isn’t the truth.

Because every step you’ve taken, every challenge you’ve faced, every lesson you’ve learned
you didn’t get here by accident.

You earned your place.

Not because you’re perfect.
But because you kept showing up.

And growth often feels uncomfortable.

✨ Your perspective matters.
✨ Your journey matters.
✨ And you absolutely belong in the room.

If this resonates, share it with someone who might need this reminder today.