Lauren Morton
Cookham,Berkshire
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist and Neurodevelopmental Assessor with a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. Expertise in ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments, developing tailored interventions, and crafting comprehensive clinical reports. Experienced in managing complex caseloads and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective support strategies for children and adults.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist and Autism Assessor
Momenta Connect
London
04.2026 - Current
- Administer and score ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments in a specialist multidisciplinary autism/ADHD diagnostic clinic, contributing to formulation and diagnostic outcomes through MDT discussion.
- Manage a mixed-age caseload of children with neurodevelopmental needs across multiple schools, designing individualised and whole-class interventions to support diverse learning requirements.
- Complete neuro-affirming clinical reports and EHCP provision wording that inform statutory education and healthcare planning.
- Bridge assessment and everyday practice, working with teachers, families and MDT colleagues to embed findings into sustainable, evidence-based support.
Freelance Practice Educator
The Health Academy
08.2026 - Current
- Delivered online clinical training workshops and supervised OT students on role-emerging placements, enhancing clinical reasoning and fostering professional development.
- Managed caseload and workload independently, ensuring timely completion of professional documentation and invoicing.
Specialist Community Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities
St Mark's Hospital
Maidenhead
03.2025 - 04.2026
- Completed detailed developmental histories, sensory assessments, environmental and functional assessments for adults with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental presentations; underpinning diagnostic and care planning.
- Compiled collateral evidence from families, carers and professionals into cohesive developmental profiles, presenting findings to MDT panels for informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with psychologists and psychiatrists to enhance mental health support for service users; facilitating users, facilitating implementation of tailored interventions.
- Led an in-service development initiative on risk assessment completion; raising consistency and clinical rigour across the team.
- Developed and implemented a caseload-tracking spreadsheet for the team; improving referral management and providing colleagues with clearer oversight of workloads.
Band 5 Bank Occupational Therapist - Acute Medical
Wexham Park Hospital
Slough
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered time-critical functional, cognitive and mobility assessments across acute medical wards, coordinating safe discharge planning with MDT colleagues and families.
Early Years School Assistant
St Piran's School
Maidenhead
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported young children with developmental and educational needs within the classroom environment.
- Monitored developmental progress and recognised emerging social communication, sensory and behavioural differences to inform tailored interventions.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Occupational Therapy
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford09-2024
A-Levels -
Holyport College
Maidenhead09-2021
Skills
- ADOS-2, ADI-R & DIVA-5 administration
- Differential diagnosis across autism, ADHD and co-occurring presentations
- DSM-5 and NICE diagnostic criteria application
- Adaptive communication & interviewing style tailored to individual presentation
- Structured developmental & clinical history-taking
- MDT collaboration & diagnostic formulation
- Horizon-scanning for emerging evidence-based practice and guidance
- Clinical report writing
- Remote/virtual assessment delivery
- Neuroaffirmative feedback delivery
- Risk screening & safeguarding (children & adults)
Certification
- ADOS-2 and ADI-R Certificate and Training (2026)
- DIVA -5 Certificate and Training (2026)
- Practice Educator Training Programme Certificate (2026)
- ADHD Empowered Parents Series (2025)
- SCIP Training (2025)
- Technology Enabled Care Training (2025)
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (2024)
- Safeguarding Adults & Children Level 3
Compliance
- HCPC Registered (OT090877)
- Member of the RCOT (BT00877192)
- Enhanced DBS – Update Service
- ICO Registered
- Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance held
Timeline
Freelance Practice Educator
The Health Academy
08.2026 - Current
Occupational Therapist and Autism Assessor
Momenta Connect
04.2026 - Current
Specialist Community Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities
St Mark's Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2026
Band 5 Bank Occupational Therapist - Acute Medical
Wexham Park Hospital
06.2024 - 03.2025
Early Years School Assistant
St Piran's School
04.2023 - 07.2023
BSc (Hons) - Occupational Therapy
Oxford Brookes University
A-Levels -
Holyport College