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16 people are interested
Speech volunteers needed in Autism Center
ORGANIZATION: Hospital for Special Care
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16 people are interested
The Autism Center at Hospital for Special Care provides diagnostic, assessment and therapy services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. A multidisciplinary approach includes speech/language therapy.
If you are interested in working with children with Autism, volunteers are needed once a week for two hours in the range of 1-6:30pm, Monday - Thursday. Be part of our mission to rebuild lives!
Tasks: helping the Speech Therapists with group activities, assisting patients with projects; preparing materials: laminating, cutting, sorting; organizing and cleaning toys; computer work.
Skills: patience, ability to work with children, basic computer skills, organizational skills.
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About Hospital for Special Care
Location:
2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053, US
Mission Statement
We will provide exemplary rehabilitation and continuing medical care with the active involvement of our patients and their families so that they can achieve enduring improvements in their quality of life. We will anticipate and respond to changing community needs and a changing healthcare enviroment by creating innovative, cost-effective models of healthcare.
Description
Hospital for Special Care is a private, not-for-profit, 228 bed Long-Term, Acute-Care hospital licensed by the state of CT. as a chronic disease hospital. The hospital is renowned for its expertise in physical rehabilitation, respiratory care and medically-complex pediatrics. In addition, special programs are available in the treatment of spinal cord injuries and illness, acquired brain injuries, strokes and breathing disorders.
We also provide a full range of outpatient services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, rehabilitation evaluation, neuropsychology and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. The hospital also includes a 27,000 foot Aquatic Rehabilitation Center, which completes the full spectrum of rehabilitation and community fitness activities offered.
We also have a 28 bed satellite facility located within Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT. The satellite serves patients who are medically or surgically complex and/or require specialized care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Research & Education Center370 Osgood AvenueNew Britain, CT 06053
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Speech-Language Pathology
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hrs once a week