Tuesday’s Tidbits – OT Group Support Sites
Today's tidbit is a listing of internet social support groups for Occupational Therapists. MySpace and FaceBook are two popular social sites but they are not just for finding or meeting new friends - they can also be a source of social support for and by OT's. Whether you want to join or to just browse through them I think you will find that they have a lot to offer - whether you are gaining knowledge from them or sharing your knowledge with other therapists and families. There are times when I may get tired of a particular activity or I may know it won't work with a particular child/family and I will look to these support groups for new and fresh activities. I have also posted questions to other therapists when I have a tough child or a medical condition I am not familiar with. I will also try and spend at least an hour or two during the week to browse the questions posted by other therapists and families to see if there is something I might be able to help them with. There is a great deal of information available but you may need to look through the different groups to find one that works the best for what you are looking for or for what skills/knowledge you have to offer.
Facebook groups:
I'm Tired of having to explain what occupational therapy is!
Facebook Occupational Therapy Association
Handprintz
School, Dyslexia, & other LDs
AOTA
Myspace group:
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Group
Misc. gropus:
OT Advantage
OT Now