Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. 2 hours play therapy with child to help them to improve in all areas of learning, development, communication and skill acquisition.
2. Conducting initial assessments to understand child's strengths, challenges, interests, and sensory sensitivities.
3. Designing a safe, structured, and sensory-friendly therapy space that promotes engagement and reduces anxiety.
4. Establishing a trusting and supportive relationship with each child through attuned interactions, active listening, and sensitivity to individual preferences and communication styles.
5. Implementing evidence-based play therapy techniques such as Floortime/DIR (Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based model) and sensory integration activities.
6. Using imaginative play, role-playing, creative arts, and sensory experiences to address social communication deficits, emotional expression, and problem-solving skills.
7. Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing observation, data collection, and progress monitoring.
Who can apply
Only those candidates can apply who:
1. are available for the part time job/internship
2. have relevant skills and interests
Perks
Certificate Flexible work hours Informal dress code
Number of openings
4