Pediatric Therapy SupportAt — Unlimited Possibilities

The mission of Unlimited Possibilities (UP), formerly UCP of Orange County, is to create a limitless future for children and families with disabilities. 

As part of our many services, UP has a pediatric therapy center in Santa Ana focusing on play-based therapy in speech, occupational, and physical therapies. Our therapy interns provide direct support to therapists during therapy sessions. This is a great opportunity for students seeking experience in a pediatric clinical setting. Our therapists are experts and provide excellent support, oversight, and leadership to student interns. 

Students are never left unattended with children and do not perform therapy on patients. 

1. Provide assistance in therapy sessions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
2. Direct interaction with children during session - motivating, engaging, and assisting patients.
3. Provide administrative support by preparing care packets and evaluation packets for evaluation sessions.
4. Provide set up and clean up for therapy sessions as directed by therapists.

Training:

1. Introductory training and orientation
2. Daily supervision by therapist.
3. Job shadowing.
4. Team meetings and info sessions.
5. Serve & Return training on how to engage with children.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the academic internship, the student will be able to:

1. Identify and appropriately respond to specific developmental behaviors associated with disabilities.
2. Gain experience in a clinical setting.
3. Learn the principles of person-centered care.
4. Demonstrate compassionate communication to children with disabilities.