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year 3 practicum
INTERNSHIP AT ST. ANDREW'S AUTISM CENTRE
MARCH 2020-JULY 2020
Intern
For my internship at St. Andrew's Autism Centre, I was assigned to the Day Activity Centre, where I helped coaches to facilitate classes and handled clients when needed.
WHAT I DID
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Communicated with adults with autism
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Handled their challenging behaviours in different situations
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Worked with other coaches to facilitate classes and handled clients
WHAT I LEARNT
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How to communicate with adults with autism
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How to handle their challenging behaviours in different situations and how someone's behaviour can affect them
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The unique sensory needs a person with autism has
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The possible motivation behind their behaviours and how to tackle them.
SKILLS
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Facilitation
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Communication
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Patience
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Teamwork
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Critical Thinking
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Problem-solving
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