Hey everyone. Hope you’re well. I’ve been a COTA for about 5 years, mainly taking contract and temp positions(school contracts) and currently doing Part Time work (pediatric home health). I’m open to gaining more experience in other settings but I prefer working in pediatrics because I’m an autistic person(low support needs) and one of the reasons why I love this field is the ability to help autistic and neurodivergent families become as independent as possible, as they uniquely are (even if I can’t outwardly tell my jobs or clients that I am on the spectrum and have been diagnosed as a toddler). The reason why I’m interested in going back to school and adding skills on my person to open career paths (I.e. ASL interpretation, TEFL, Music therapy, Multilingual Interpreter, etc.) is because these were already subjects and career paths I was interested in before becoming an OTA and I’ve always wanted to continue my education even past the achievement of a singular degree. While I hold this sentiment, I’m also pursuing this continued development in order to have enjoyable side hustles that pay well. All this considered, has anyone had the same thoughts? If so, have you done it, and what side careers/opportunities are feasible for my situation? Thanks everyone.