Laura Dunger

Laura Dunger

  • ldunger at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
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Research

Dunger, L., & Martin, R. 2021. Exploring occupational therapy practitioner perceptions of occupations by children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma? [unpublished research project]. University of Salford

Davison, H., Dunger, W., Dunger, L. & Bennetts, A. (unpublished manuscript). Perceptions of Preparedness for Working with Autistic Adults Post Clinical Psychology Training: A Grounded Theory Approach.

Performances

  • Dunger, L., Lee-Nelson, J.. Get up and go. The use of sensory-based approaches in a circuit-based group within Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Oral Presentation. Royal College of Occupational Therapists Conference. 2017.
  • Dunger, L.. Use of Activity Participation Outcome Measure (APOM) within Forensic Learning Disability Service. Oral Presentation. dT Model of Creative Ability Conference. 2017.
  • Dunger, L.. How can I help you?” Development of a vocational pathway in forensic inpatient CAMHS. Oral Presentation. College of Occupational Therapy Conference. 2016.

Posters

  • Dunger, L., Best, K., 2020. Does utilising a bio-psychosocial environment benefit young people who experience persistent pain? In: Physiotherapy UK.
  • Dunger, L., 2017. Bridging the gap between inpatient and community Forensic Learning Disability services? In: Royal College of Occupational Therapists Conference.

Others

Invited Lectures

  • ‘Interoception and ARFID, Online, 01 Jan 2024 more
  • Trauma and the Role of Occupational Therapy., University of Leeds, 01 Jan 2021 more

Grants

  • Providing occupational therapy assessment to children not in school due to medical reasons. Working alongside Southampton Hospital School outreach service. (Royal College of Occupational Therapists, 01 Mar 2023). Completed

Honours

  • Nomination for University Hospital Southampton – Working together most collaborative team. (University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, 2022)
  • Southampton Children’s Hospital Team of the Month (University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, 2019)
  • Star Award Nomination – Innovation. For OT Team for extending service from 8-5 to 8-9 pm. Contributing to reduction in PRN medication and restraint in evening by providing meaningful occupation through a group intervention (Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, 2014)

Memberships

  • RCOT Specialist Section Children, Young People and Families, Chair (2021-2023),
  • Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Member (2010-),

Networks

  • Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) / Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) UKRCOT Occupational Therapist Representative Steering Group. 2022 - Present
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