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Youths for Autism (YFA) Internship Programme offers passionate and motivated young individuals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting students and clients with autism. Interns will be meaningfully engaged in special education or inclusive workplace settings, while contributing to the learning, development, and well-being of students or clients in a supportive and inclusive environment.
As a YFA intern, you will be deployed to one of the following departments based on your interest, strengths, and organizational needs:
- Teaching Track (Primary, Secondary, or Vocational Track)
- Digital Academy
- Early Intervention Programme (EIP)
- Employability and Employment Centre (E2C)
Your Impact and Contribution:
- Support teachers or job coaches in delivering daily learning and engagement activities for students or clients with autism.
- Assist in managing routines and ensuring a structured, safe, and supportive environment, whether in the classroom or workplace.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students or clients, based on their individual needs.
- Help with the preparation of teaching, training, or vocational materials and resources.
- Participate in student care activities, such as mealtimes, transitions, and outdoor learning.
- Collaborate with teachers and other team members to support the holistic development of students.
- Support school-wide or centre-wide events and initiatives (e.g., learning journeys, career fairs, or social activities).
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop greater awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Learn strategies to engage and support the learning and behaviour of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Gain insight into the roles within special education and inclusive workplace settings.
- Build soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and empathy in a real-world environment.
