The Autism Waitlist currently provides resources, tools and training to parents who are on an autism waitlist. The Autism Waitlist Intern will engage in participate in workshop development, community engagement & relationship building, as well as staff orientation processes.

Project Priorities:

• Support & develop family engagement initiatives (participate in workshop development for parents on an autism waitlist & training to run workshop)
• Build relationships with community (engage in outreach with community partners, build relationships, virtual workshops & collaborations)
• Facilitate staff hiring/retention helping families hire staff to work directly with their children (assist with interviews/orientation, create orientation documents)

Other Project Aims:

• Creating resources & teaching materials
• Support policy revision/development/implementation (i.e. develop agency policies on onboarding families & increasing parent success)
• Newsletter/social media/digital portfolios for children & families

• Participate in workshop development
• Assist in creation of workshop presentation materials
• Undertake community outreach, to facilitate relationships with community partners where parents will come for support while their child is on an autism waitlist
• Participate in training to run community workshop for parents to reach proficiency to present workshop in the community
• Create an orientation document for staff hired by families to outline hiring process, expectations etc
• Assist with interviews of potential staff members
• Participate/run onboarding calls with new staff if applicable
• Creation of onboarding system for parents undertaking Autism Waitlist Program to increase the parent's success in the program, positive outcome with their children and confidence in their skillset
• If time - social media, newsletters, & creation of teaching materials

I will be delighted to work with an intern to complete their internship hours. The student will have the opportunity to develop their skills and learn more about a topic of interest in the area of autism and supporting parents. In addition they will develop their presentation skills, relationship building, and an understanding of the process families go through when they are looking to support their child who may be autistic which will support them in their future career.

Specific supports can be determined with Professor Mitches to ensure students meet their requirements & complete the internship tasks. This may include but is not limited to:

* Regular meetings with student - to set & review goals and monitor project progress

* Trainings provided to student in the key areas of the Autism Waitlist Program

* Workshop training provided & in running workshop in the community

* Provision of co-working tools

Other supports to be determined with Professor Mitches as required.