Amy Wright

HCPC Registration Number: OT37351 

Hello, my name is Amy.

I qualified as an Occupational Therapist from the University of Southampton in 2003 and have since specialised in working with children, young people and families. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience across the NHS, charity, education and private sectors. I have also completed additional training in seating and posture, assistive technology, and intervention approaches such as Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP).

Whatever assessment or intervention approach I use, my goal is always to maximise a child or young person’s participation in the activities they want or need to do. I am passionate about empowering children and young people to develop their independence, stay healthy, have fun and build meaningful friendships along the way.

The Words First value that resonates most with me is collaboration. With the child and family at the centre, I believe it is vital to work together with all relevant professionals and organisations to create the best possible outcomes and enable children and young people to live their best lives.

I strongly believe in lifelong learning, both through continuing to develop my own knowledge and through sharing my experience with others. Throughout my career, I have presented at national conferences, lectured at university, coordinated study days, and delivered training both online and in person. I feel privileged to support colleagues through supervision and contribute to their professional development.

I am also a strong advocate for the role of Occupational Therapy within Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Occupational Therapists can play an important role in helping children and young people communicate in a variety of ways, including through their hands, eyes, body movements and non-verbal gestures. We can also support communication by optimising the environment, posture and positioning to enable each child to communicate in their preferred way.

Outside of work, I live with my husband and two sons. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me enjoying a kitchen disco, reading short stories, walking, eating and chatting with friends. The children I work with are often surprised to discover that I was once a panto cow and have even jumped out of a plane!