Approaches + Frameworks

Hello, I work in adult community mental health in Wales (UK). I have been fortunate in working alongside a consultant psychiatrist who specialises in ADHD, and I've also worked closely with specialist (adult) ASD nurses and OTs.

I'm struck by the functional similarities in many of the adults using mental health services, particularly people who may have a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder, or schizoaffective disorder.

As an OT, I'm interested in supporting clients to improve their occupational performance - whatever their diagnosis - and I suspect some of the assessments and interventions used in ASD and learning disability services could be used successfully in adult mental health - and vice versa! Particularly around sensory processing.

Does anyone share this interest?

Or have any ideas of where I could look for further information?