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The centre requires a therapist in sensory integration to help students who suffer from sensory process dysfunctions such as avoidance of touch, spinning, hand-flapping, head-banging, biting, poor eye contact, etc.

As the therapist for sensory integration,
1. you will be required to assess developmental levels in students and determine whether sensory-motor processes are impaired or not
2. train parents of students with sensory disorders to be able to duplicate therapy at home or in natural environment
3. carefully select activities with students to stimulate development in deficient areas.
4. 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: high school, 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.