Description
Job Objective:
Assess, diagnose, and intervene in the areas of communication, language (verbal and nonverbal), and speech for neurodivergent children and adolescents (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome), using a respectful, neurodiversity-affirming, and play-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Comprehensive assessment: Design and implement communication profiles tailored to each individual’s strengths and needs.
* Personalized intervention: Conduct individual and group therapeutic sessions using respectful methodologies.
* Communication systems: Implement and train in the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems—both high- and low-tech—as needed.
* Family support: Provide parents with practical tools and strategies to generalize progress at home.
* Interdisciplinary collaboration: Work closely with psychology, occupational therapy, and families to ensure holistic care.
Salary: $6,970.00 - $10,000.00 per month
Workplace: On-site employment