Ricardo Said:

i need advice on choosing a career?

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What you need is not a choice, it's a plan to make a choice. You tried dance until the reality hit that it's not a good major for job outlook, good for you. Here's what you do; remember all those sucky tests you took in H.S.? First, write a letter or make an appt. to find out the results of the following tests: I.Q test, and aptitude tests. One tells you what you either like or are good at (aptitude), the other will tell you what areas your brain points you to. Once you have those results, make an appt with a guidance counselor at your college. You will have the raw data you need for them to discuss with you what majors or career directions would be available for you to pick that would provide career opportunities. You are smart to be thinking about this, and I know it doesn't sound like fun, but trust me, you need to do the basics before you can make a good choice....and this is your life we're talking about. GL

Gilbert Said:

What are the steps in becoming your disabled childs provider?

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Some states (and I live in one) will not pay parents for the time they care for their child even if it means they cannot work. So find out first whether this is even a possibility. It is in only a few states.

Anthony Said:

Career question... need help please!?

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I have read that the role of an occupational therapist is that of a teacher and counselor. I think the same goes for the assistants. There are other jobs in the human services fields that don't require science. You could become a social worker, some type of counselor, career counselor. Perhaps you could earn a business degree and start working for a non profit or the government or a hospital. Everyone needs business skills. One thing to consider too is how far the occupation actually goes into chemistry and the other sciences. It may be just a good understanding of the basics. You probably don't necessarily have to be a chemist to succeed. I would talk with some actual occupational therapists and/or occupational therapy assistants. There are some informative books out there on health care careers. You might also consider what type of people(mental health, children, elderly etc..) you would like to work with since OT covers a lot of stuff and so do some of the other occupations. go to www.bls.gov and look under the occupational outlook handbook. It is on the left towards the bottom. Besides a general description of the job it also provides links to professional assocations. I think the assocation for OT actually gives you the opportunity to ask some OTs direct questions.

Vickie Said:

Working with those who have learning disorders?

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I've been a Special Education Teacher for 40 years.

There are many different kinds of students requiring special education.
You need a University degree specializing in learning disabilities.

It s satisfying work but harder then regular teaching.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_di…

O.T degree has little to do with special education. You work with adults more.