Greeting Elaine,
I too am an occupational therapist.  I started on this list when I was still
in school and stay now for the off beat humor.  I don't have children yet,
live with a husband, 6 cats, 1 dog and some fish.
Currently, I am mainly working with children but, have also started with
adult folks who have developmental disabilities and will also be giving some
talks at the Center for Independent living.  I have training in sensory
integration, neurodevelopment treatment, assistive technology (Just waiting
for the funds to sit for the test), early intervention, psychosocial
interventions, MOVE curriculum, etc.
I don't know how I could be a mentor but, I can say that many of the folks
on this list I could consider mentors just from the wit, wisdom and even
some non-cp issues.

Beth Thiers, OT, nature lover, sci fi/computer geek and email junkie

> -----Original Message-----
> From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Elaine .
> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 6:13 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Sandy's This list...
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>
> In a message dated 8/17/00 4:13:34 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << Hank Viscarty wrote quite simply "Give us the tools."  I think the
> internet/e-mail systems can be great tools, lets use them.
>
> Can we have a roll call as to who we are and if we'd like to pair off? >>
>
>     Great idea, Jim! I am a 44 yr old Occupational Therapist and
> mother of a
> 17 yr old son with CP. He uses a Permobil power chair and is mainstreamed
> into 11th grade in public school. (Many years of fighting to get
> this far!!)
> Although my specialty in OT was geriatrics 25 yrs ago.... I now am quite
> experienced in all areas of pediatrics, CP, assistive technology,
> and rehab
> engineering. I spend a great deal of time on "architectural
> barrier" issues
> on a county and state level here in PA.  I also have daughters, who are 15
> and 13 yr old. I am always following the posts of the group and
> am not very
> verbal here, but maybe this is a start.   Elaine
>