How to get occupational therapy? - Autism Support

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How to get occupational therapy?

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HI I'm new, I'm an Autistic and Dyspraxic person 27+ I'm finding work very difficult , I work as shop assistant but I find following instructions and putting stock on shelves difficult and would like help developing strategies to improve. This is why I'd like if anyone could share thier experiences to applying for Occupational therapy, How, private or NHS funded, price, etc

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Oplex careers - has occupational therapy course - look at courses button and it has detailed alphabetically run course online courses!

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Thankyou for replying indervir I probably wasn't very clear I meant I want to see an occupational therapist.

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Hi there. Is your employer aware that you have Autism and Dyspraxia?

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