Business or work ideas for retirement age...?

Question

I recently moved to the US, I am looking for some ideas for self-employment. I am above retirement age, with a qualifications in speech pathology/therapy. A bit too old to get US accreditation in the medical or health industry to open my own practice. I have been working with special needs children (retarded, autistic, down syndrome, etc.) all my life, and providing speech therapy to stroke patients.

I am looking for (business/employment) ideas of what I can do in the industry without the accredited qualifications. I've been suggested to write a book, or publish some of my work. But, I'm not exactly the author type, more of enjoy working with children type.

Grateful for any ideas. Thanks.

Answer 1

Become an advocate for students with special needs. You can be a Speech and Language consultant for parents who get turned down for Speech Therapy for their child in their IEP meetings. (You might pair up with a licensed School Psychologist to form a business partnership.)

You can contact your local Regional Center, Law Firm that specializes in special education advocacy, or call a disabilities organization like the American Autism Society and explain your qualifications and your desire to help parents get their children qualified for Speech Therapy.

Special Education Advocacy links are at the bottom of the link below.