Speech Therapy - Professional Placement in Hyderabad, India
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Whilst speech and language impairments can be treated through therapy, shortage of qualified staff means that children with autism in India often do not receive such treatments. Furthermore, syllabi at graduate and postgraduate level are outdated, so that staff has not had the chance to take advantage of modern methods in the field.
Throughout this placement, you will work as an integral part of a local team at a learning centre for children with autism, ensuring that the level of support for the children is streamlined between the centre, school and their homes. You will be responsible to devise and provide training for staff, including theoretical workshops and practical sessions. You will also provide support and information sessions for teachers and parents, to help them gain a better understanding of the child's disability. Equipping parents and teachers with activities and exercises for the home and the classroom means that the child receives continuous support and has the best chance as leading an independent and happy life.
Volunteering your professional skills as a speech therapist is a great step to invigorate your career, develop new skills through this unique learning opportunity, and take your professional experience to the next level. Immersing yourself in the local culture and working in a new context, you will be able to experience - and contribute towards - support fro autistic children in Hyderabad.
Throughout this placement, you will work as an integral part of a local team at a learning centre for children with autism, ensuring that the level of support for the children is streamlined between the centre, school and their homes. You will be responsible to devise and provide training for staff, including theoretical workshops and practical sessions. You will also provide support and information sessions for teachers and parents, to help them gain a better understanding of the child's disability. Equipping parents and teachers with activities and exercises for the home and the classroom means that the child receives continuous support and has the best chance as leading an independent and happy life.
Volunteering your professional skills as a speech therapist is a great step to invigorate your career, develop new skills through this unique learning opportunity, and take your professional experience to the next level. Immersing yourself in the local culture and working in a new context, you will be able to experience - and contribute towards - support fro autistic children in Hyderabad.
Highlights
This volunteer experience is an amazing learning opportunity for everyone involved, leading to long-term impact in the field of disability care in India. As the volunteer, you are put in the unique position to share your skills, facilitate staff learning, and therefore provide long-term benefits to the organisation and the children. At the same time, volunteering your skills and working cross-culturally with a local team is a rewarding experience for any professional. You practice your problem-solving and cross-cultural working skills, employ creative and innovative thinking regularly, and take full advantage of life as a local - rather than a tourist.Qualifications
The ideal volunteer must hold a BA/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy, and have 2+ years of professional experience.Volunteer Types
What`s Included
Pre-Placement- Pre-placement support
- Volunteer guide which includes information on your placement, health and safety and applying for your visa
On your Placement
- Airport transfers
- In-country induction and orientation
- Accommodation in home stay/volunteer house
- Breakfast and lunch during your placement volunteer days
- 24/7 in-country emergency number
- In-country staff support
- Placement Supervisor
- Support to apply for Criminal Records Check
- Incident Management and Emergency Response Plans
Post Placement
- Certificate on completion (on request)
- Reference (on request)
Not included:
- Flight
- Visa
- Travel insurance
- Criminal Records Check
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Program Locations
HYDERABAD, India
Overall rating
9.7
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
8
Cultural Immersion
10
Social Life
10
Health and Safety
10
Program Details
Provider:
Skilled Impact
Location
- India: HYDERABAD
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
Customizable
Languages:
English
Participants:
Worldwide
Cost:
Starting from $530 for 2 weeks, each additional week $130
Skilled Impact - Program Reviews
Anna from Skilled Impact eased my mind before heading out and was very helpful in answering lots of questions, and skyped with us before leaving.
Without a doubt the trip was a worthwhile experience if just to meet Madhavi who is a very inspirational lady. She taught me that no matter what obstacles are in your way, if you want to achieve something then anything is possible. I am now going home much more confident having learnt that I am able to adapt quickly to different working environments. Whilst my time in India may have had its challenges, you will find it a very rewarding experience that you will not regret. Whatever your concerns, embrace this opportunity.
SLT at the Ananya Therapy Centre, November 2017
Review by: Katy Poyser-
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, On: 17 Dec 2017, Changed On: 17 Dec 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this programAnna from Skilled Impact eased my mind before heading out and was very helpful in answering lots of questions, and skyped with us before leaving.
Without a doubt the trip was a worthwhile experience if just to meet Madhavi who is a very inspirational lady. She taught me that no matter what obstacles are in your way, if you want to achieve something then anything is possible. I am now going home much more confident having learnt that I am able to adapt quickly to different working environments. Whilst my time in India may have had its challenges, you will find it a very rewarding experience that you will not regret. Whatever your concerns, embrace this opportunity.