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The Autism Centre requires an occupational therapist to help students with physical, mental or social problems to adapt to all aspect of life with independence, confidence and control. Depending on individual needs, you will be required to assess student abilities and design programmes to increase their capabilities of handling difficulties eg. preparing and eating meals, etc. After evaluating student progress, you will be required to suggest necessary changes to individual treatment programmes. Aside these, your duties will also include:
1. liaising with health professionals and volunteers at AACT to improve treatment programmes for students
2. holding regular meetings with parents and guardians to review progress of wards
3. organising training workshops for therapy assistants
4. improving the system of creating and updating student records
5. etc.

Skills needed for placement
First and foremost, volunteers must show a strong desire to work with autistic children and be proactive. They should realize that in developing countries such as Ghana, business does not go on as always expected. Volunteers will need to be tolerant and flexible in order to achieve their goals. A bit of follow-up from time to time will do the trick. Taking initiatives will help you go by hurdles and face challenges more confidently.

Eligibility for any of the above volunteer opportunities:
Preferred gender: any
Age: 18 years and above
Educational background: college or university
Work experience: at least a years experience in any of the above areas

For more details on this opportunity and how to apply, please send your request to applications@linkingcultures.org. You will receive an email back from us outlining the steps involved in your application plus the placement fee for this opportunity.