Welcome to Manny's Caring Hands Resource Service
It is our goal to assist you in caring for your Special Children. Manny understands that both the Parent and the Professional Occupational and Physical Therapist need assistance in their services to many types of disabilities for Special Children.
It is Manny's Goal to provide you with resources that will enable you to do your job in a more efficient way. We have only touched the surface in regards to providing you with credible resources (see below) for parents and the OT/PT professional. Please email us with your additional and credible resources. It is when we work together that we can help the children, professional and parent.
Email Manny with your suggestions for additional resources. You input will become a valuable addition and may be of great assistance to others.
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Resources
American Occupational Therapy Foundation http://www.aotf.org
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation expands and refines the body of knowledge of occupational therapy and promotes understanding of the value of occupation in the interest of public good.
American Occupational Therapy Association http://www.aota.org
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally recognized professional association of more than 40,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and students of occupational therapy. These individuals work with people experiencing health problems such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, cancer, congenital conditions, developmental problems and mental illness. Practitioners work in a wide range of settings including school, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, psychiatric facilities and community health programs.
Occupational therapy helps people regain, develop, and build skills that are essential for independent functioning, health and well-being. Occupational therapy can prevent injury or the worsening of existing conditions or disabilities and thereby promote independence in individuals who may otherwise require institutionalization or other long term care. Because of this, occupational therapy can help keep heath care costs down while maximizing the quality of life for individuals, families and caregivers.
Maryland Occupational Therapy Association
http://www.mota.org
Virginia Occupational Therapy Association
http://vaota.org
Camps for Children with Special Needs in the Washington D.C. Area
Camp Greentop
Physical and multiple disabilities, ages 7 and up
Frederick MD
410-323-0500