Working with autistic kids
Basically I'm gonna start my Psychology degree this Autumn, and after that I'd like to do a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. To get on the course you need a lot of relevant job experience so I'm doing some voluntary work outside of my main job. I'm applying to work for a charity that runs evening clubs for kids with Autism, and befriending older autistic kids, helping them maybe become a little more independent and giving them someone to chat to..
I'm actually really looking forward to it, I reckon it'll be very rewarding and I've had some very good friends with fairly severe autism so I think I'll be able to handle it..
Has anyone ever done anything similar? I'd like to know what to expect!
You could also see if you can find any babysitting jobs for kids with autism or tutoring/therapist jobs. If you're passionate about working with people with autism, you could look into whether your local colleges offer post-grad programs in autism studies (there's one in my city that does). The program typically covers the basics and they teach you therapy techniques (ABA/IBI). There might also be ABA courses that your local autism organizations may be offering. You could take these courses independently, without being enrolled in any degree/diploma program.
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Leading a double life and loving it (but exhausted).
Likely ADHD instead of what I've been diagnosed with before.
Easiest job, but at the same time it was extremely stressful. Other adults and teachers were the problem. It's hard when you understand these kids and others don't.
I can relate to that!
I once taught a class where one kid had ASD. I had an assistant who was really outgoing and a great help, but she really couldn't understand this ASD-kid and just made him upset with her approach. I didn't suspect myself being on the spectrum at that time, but i started wondering why i was the only one who could understand why this kid got tired and angry.
I love working with autistic- and asperger kids, they need more adults who understand them not just adults who see them as "odd" and incapable.
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