Our Future Therapist Development Program is designed to nurture and train the next generation of therapy professionals. Through hands-on experience in our clinics, the program offers prospective students and volunteers a unique insight into therapy careers, enriching both their educational journey and our community.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Future Therapist Development Program<\/h1>\n<\/div>Our Future Therapist Development Program is designed to nurture and train the next generation of therapy professionals. Through hands-on experience in our clinics, the program offers prospective students and volunteers a unique insight into therapy careers, enriching both their educational journey and our community.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Our Program<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Introduces prospective students to therapy professions and gives them a chance to assist in our clinics.<\/div><\/li>
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Supports volunteers in their pursuit of therapy careers.<\/div><\/li>
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Meets the need for high-quality fieldwork education opportunities for colleges and universities, growing the number of highly qualified therapists serving the world.<\/div><\/li>
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Shares the gifts and efforts of students and volunteers with our staff and families.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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Opportunities We Offer to Volunteers<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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The chance to observe and assist with high-quality therapy sessions alongside our clinicians (with parent permission).<\/div><\/li>
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Interaction with our clinicians and administrators to discuss cases and learn more about various therapy professions.<\/div><\/li>
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Support and encouragement, including references and recommendations, for pursuing their career goals.<\/div><\/li>
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Flexible employment (for some) on our administrative team while they pursue their education.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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Learning While Helping<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Assistance with setting up therapy rooms or preparing materials.<\/div><\/li>
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Assistance with clearing up therapy rooms or materials.<\/div><\/li>
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Play partnership during sessions.<\/div><\/li>
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Extra hands and play partnership during camps.<\/div><\/li>
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General clinic cleaning\/laundry\/organization.<\/div><\/li>
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Shredding and filing.<\/div><\/li>
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Maintaining outdoor spaces.<\/div><\/li>
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Extra smiles and help to families in the waiting room.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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Opportunities We Offer Fieldwork Students<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Experienced therapists who have the training and resources to support our students.<\/div><\/li>
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Exposure to the STAR model of supporting people with sensory challenges.<\/div><\/li>
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Hands-on experience during camps and therapy sessions.<\/div><\/li>
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Participation in our unique Mentoring Program and Connections Educational Programs.<\/div><\/li>
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Opportunities to learn across a variety of treatment settings (clinic, school, online, community-based).<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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Our Program<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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- <\/i><\/span>
Introduces prospective students to therapy professions and gives them a chance to assist in our clinics.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
Supports volunteers in their pursuit of therapy careers.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
Meets the need for high-quality fieldwork education opportunities for colleges and universities, growing the number of highly qualified therapists serving the world.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
Shares the gifts and efforts of students and volunteers with our staff and families.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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Opportunities We Offer to Volunteers<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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The chance to observe and assist with high-quality therapy sessions alongside our clinicians (with parent permission).<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
Interaction with our clinicians and administrators to discuss cases and learn more about various therapy professions.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
Support and encouragement, including references and recommendations, for pursuing their career goals.<\/div><\/li>