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I found a job opportunity today and I'm going for an interview tommorow night.
A family downtown are looking for a school aid for their 10 year old high-function autistic boy (starting in September, but training over summer), and I really hope I get it.
It pays well, and would be super rewarding, and is exactly the sort of experience I want for my future field.
Thing is, most of my experience is with hearing impaired and other special needs kids, but never autism. I think alot of the skills are transferrable though, at the very least.
They don't mind me not having experience with autistic kids- they're willing to train me as long as the kid really likes me. I would work with a full-time group of support people also, which means I can ask any questions and get help if I need it along the way.
I'm really excited. I hope I get it!!
I've been doing research all day on autism and ABA therapy, and how to go about working with such a child, in prep for the interview, but does anyone else have any good experience with this, or resources to recommend??
I'd appreciate any help, and all your good vibes, if you will!!
Thanks!
A family downtown are looking for a school aid for their 10 year old high-function autistic boy (starting in September, but training over summer), and I really hope I get it.
It pays well, and would be super rewarding, and is exactly the sort of experience I want for my future field.
Thing is, most of my experience is with hearing impaired and other special needs kids, but never autism. I think alot of the skills are transferrable though, at the very least.
They don't mind me not having experience with autistic kids- they're willing to train me as long as the kid really likes me. I would work with a full-time group of support people also, which means I can ask any questions and get help if I need it along the way.
I'm really excited. I hope I get it!!
I've been doing research all day on autism and ABA therapy, and how to go about working with such a child, in prep for the interview, but does anyone else have any good experience with this, or resources to recommend??
I'd appreciate any help, and all your good vibes, if you will!!
Thanks!