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Sonoma State University

Psychology Internships


Agency & Contact Information

Agency Name: Private Home
Address: Petaluma
Phone: (707) 778-2287
Supervisor: Trisha Laugle
Email: tntlaugle@comcast.net
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Internship Description

Job Title: Aide for Autistic Young Adult Female

Compensation: paid
Amount/Type: $10 or more depending on experience. Compensation for gas and incidental expenses on outings.
Internship Length: 1 semester, long-term/continuous
Hours Per Week: 6-10

Population: Young adult autistic female.
Focus: Autism
Setting: Family home

Duties: Carry out therapeutic program of life skills and self help with a teenage girl diagnosed with autism. Assist & provide structured activities that include community outings, exercise, life & self-help skill building. Ability to provide direction & support w/ communication, behavior, & personal care needs.

Qualifications: Must have some familiarity with special needs & understanding of autism, along w/ a positive attitude & patient nature.

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This internship was posted 7/10/09.

last updated: 07.10.2009