The Chronically Resilient OT

28/02/2026

I see so many people with the dysautonomia, MCAS, hypermobility trifecta. It’s so much more common than we think

28/02/2026

My business was absolutely built from necessity!

27/02/2026

Excited to announce an update to the project Neurokin OT and I were working on last year, Supporting Ourselves As Neurodivergent OTs. We are still aiming to present our results in a webinar but have also been working with other OTs at ACU and NYU to update the survey and get it out to a wider audience, and it is now live!

So if you are a neurodivergent occupational therapist anywhere in the world and have a chance to complete this it would be much appreciated. This one is a formal research study and gives the opportunity for publication and wider dissemination. It is only open for another week or so.

https://nyu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_elEo0n5kWI1LEqi

Editing to add:
- best to do this on an external browser if one your phone, or on a laptop
- also there are a lot of open ended questions. The time estimate on the survey information is likely way underestimating the time it will take. I will be feeding this back to the research team.

Thanks for your time!

25/02/2026

I’m so excited to be involved in the Autistic Burnout Conference this year!

I’ll be creating a presentation on sensory supports and different kinds of rest.

If you’re wanting to learn more about Autistic burnout then I highly recommend attending!

Put the date in your diary. The Autistic Burnout Conference (virtual) will be on Fri June 5th and Sat June 6th 2026.

A conference for neurodivergent individuals, parents of neurodivergent children and professionals working with neurodivergent children or adults

Purchase your ticket using this link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autistic-burnout-conference-2026-tickets-1983718936740?aff=oddtdtcreator

24/02/2026

Who’s your mascot for the week?

Images by Katie Abey

23/02/2026

I'm excited to (formally) announce a new service: Neurodiversity-affirming Clinical/Professional Supervision for Occupational Therapists based in New Zealand and Australia, and mentoring for other health professionals around the world.


I'm a neurodivergent and chronically ill Occupational Therapist and I support other neurodivergent health professionals (with and without chronic illnesses) to live well, whatever that looks like for them, with a focus on wellbeing, environmental supports, self-understanding, self-management and practicing in a way that works for you. The supervisory relationship is built collaboratively and offers a validating space for learning and authentic reflection.


Who is this for?
- Neurodivergent health professionals (with or without chronic illness) who are needing support for themselves and/or with clients and wanting to work in a collaborative way with someone who understands the complexity of managing multiple conditions while working as a health professional.

- Neurotypical health professionals seeking support for improving their understanding of neurodivergence/chronic illness to better support your clients or colleagues.


Areas where I provide support:
- Creating learning goals around current issues, reflection on past experiences or looking forwards towards the future?

- Exploring your values, purpose, meaning, identity and direction in life/work?

- Exploring areas of strengths and where you might need support, and working out strategies and accommodations?

- Learning and implementing strategies for supporting yourself and managing daily life and work (e.g. caseload management, organisation, burnout, disclosure, peer support, environmental modifications, meaning and purpose etc.)?

- Managing a role transition (e.g. new diagnoses, starting or finishing a job or study, moving, etc.) or getting back into doing the things that are important to you?

- Understanding and supporting your (and client’s) sensory preferences, executive functioning and emotion regulation?

- Understanding the complex intersection of neurodivergence and chronic illness, including the practical self-management side of things, while also making space for the emotional side and possible grief?

- Developing more acceptance and self compassion while also seeking change and developing self-advocacy skills?

- Talking through a complex clinical situation related to supporting a neurodivergent and/or chronically ill client?


Session details
- Online bookings available for supervision sessions https://chronic-resilience-lived-experience-occupational-therapy.splose.com/online-booking/f02f82f6-4434-419d-8f72-e2b2c0e4dfcd

- For mentoring sessions please contact me directly via email rebecca@chronicresilienceot.com

- Individual supervision only at this stage

- Online via Zoom with availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays

- Frequency: 4-8 weekly or as needed


More information available here: https://www.chronicresilienceot.com/services

I look forward to hearing from you!
Rebecca

20/02/2026

Medical gaslighting is so harmful and dangerous.

When we know what is going on then we have a direction for support.

19/02/2026

Oooof

18/02/2026

I have these books and they are beautiful!

Please show support if you can to Brett J Cole - Autistic Words & Art

16/02/2026

I’ll do an announcement post with more words soon but wanted to let you know about the changes I’ve been making and what I’ve been working on and excited to be stepping into offering supervision this year!

I’ve been working away behind the scenes and the online booking link is now live!

Sessions available from March for OTs and other health professionals in New Zealand and Australia, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent and chronically ill health professionals.

Bookings available here:

15/02/2026

Let's learn about the stress cycle!

“Anything can be a tiger” means our bodies will act to protect us even if there’s not a real tiger. Our neuroception has evolved beyond noticing lions and tigers and bears to sensing more subtle threats and dangers in our world.

📎 Sources include Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, Pete Walker, Bessel van der Kolk, Stanley Rosenberg, Dr. Arielle Schwartz, and The Polyvagal Podcast

11/02/2026

Proof that I did something for 600 days in a row!

I’ve been using the Finch app for a couple of years now and enjoying tracking habits while also collecting birdhouse decorations, outfits and growing pets. It’s been a good combo for me and I hope that the joy doesn’t fizzle once I post about it!

What apps do you use to support yourself?