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About John Craig
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Expertise
I have been disabled since birth. I was diagnosed with cleft palate and ADD. Early test results indicated I was boderline mentally retarded. In the 70's the testing was very subjective and did not take into consideration different learning styles. I have been beaten up, ridiculed, and made an example of by bullys as well as so called experts. My guidance counselor went as far as to meet with my parents before my senior year and tell them I would be lucky to get a job at McDonalds. So at age 49 with 4 degrees under my belt (A.A.S Occupational Therapy, B.P.S Recreational Therapy, B.S./M.S. Occupational Therapy) and over 28 years of working with disabled individuals I think I have beat the odds. I am familiar with ADA, school services, as well as hollistic medicine.

Experience
28 Years of experience as a Recreational / Occupational Therapist working both in the private and public sector with varying disabilities.

Organizations
AOTA

Publications
National Library of Congress- The Effect of Special Olympic Training on Grip Strength in the Metally Retarded

Education/Credentials
AAS Erie Community College - Occupational Therapy BPS Brockposrt State - Recreational Therapy BS/MS D'Youville College- Occupational Therapy

Awards and Honors
Leadership award - Erie Community College Outstanding Student Award - Erie Community College Winifred Craddock Award ( Outstanding Recreation Student) Brockport Pinicale Non- Traditional Student Honor Society - D'Youville

   

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In Category  Living With Disabilities

SubjectDate Asked

Is Cleft Palate disability?11/7/2009
  Q: I was born with cleft palate but up to this point of age I'm not sure where should I belong. Is ...
  A: To be honest if you were standing in front of me I would knock that chip of your shoulder! It is ...
Is Cleft Palate disability?11/7/2009
  Q: I was born with cleft palate but up to this point of age I'm not sure where should I belong. Is ...
  A: I have the same situation. If I think the person isn't listen I tell them to. You need to be ...
Is Cleft Palate disability?11/6/2009
  Q: I was born with cleft palate but up to this point of age I'm not sure where should I belong. Is ...
  A: This is a doubled edged sword. Cleft palate in and of itself is not a disability per se. It becomes ...
Help me find the right shoes.9/30/2009
  Q: I'm John: I'm 39, I have Cerebral Palsy, and I've tried for years (online) to find shoes to fit my ...
  A: John, Not quite sure what state you live in. I am in NY and near me we have a specialty store for ...
Motor dysgraphia5/17/2009
  Q: i looked it up on WikipediA and found most of my symtums coinside with Motor Dysgraphia i have been ...
  A: Hope this helps. Dysgraphia is a writing disability in which the individual's writing is incorrect ...
Informative speech on Intellectual Disabilities9/18/2008
  Q: I will be giving a 3-4 minute speech on Intellectual Disabilities for speech class. This topic is of ...
  A: Sherry, Tough question!! Couple of thoughts, you could give a overview on a topic such as ...
dyspraxia8/14/2008
  Q: I'm 13 and I've got dyspraxia in my hands and fingers i wanted to ask what is dyspraxia and why do i ...
  A: Definition Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder of motor coordination usually apparent in childhood ...
Possible Future Disability Issue7/20/2008
  Q: I was sitting in a computer chair about two weeks ago, and after getting up I had a burning pain ...
  A: Mike, First thing you need to know is what the problem is. It could be a very simple thing. Let me ...
Definition for legal blindness, total blindness, low vision as a disablitily2/11/2008
  Q: I'm doing research to determine what the difference is between legal, total blindness, and low ...
  A: Sorry it has taken me a bit to get back to you. The best advice I can give you is to check with the ...
Job Security1/29/2008
  Q: I'm extremely frustrated. I have a learning disability which makes it extremely hard for me to ...
  A: In most states there is a vocational placement service called VESID. This service deals with ...
sport for son12/12/2007
  Q: I was wondering if you could suggest a sport/activity for my 10 year old son who is not athletic at ...
  A: Almost every sport requires some use of his legs. However, depending on what he can tolerate I will ...
DISABILITY QUESTION 27/21/2007
  Q: Would you please explain to me: what cerebral palsy is? Thanks C Barwick ANSWER: The term cerebral ...
  A: I am a bit perplexed why you would ask me what Cerebral Palsy is when you have it? I am not sure of ...
DISABILITY QUESTION7/14/2007
  Q: Would you please explain to me: what cerebral palsy is? Thanks C Barwick
  A: The term cerebral palsy refers to any one of a number of neurological disorders that appear in ...
Public/handicapped accessible restrooms2/1/2007
  Q: I really hope that you can answer a question for me. I work for an agency that accredits home ...
  A: It all depends on the building (year it was built) the state the building is in, also what comes ...

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