Upon entering high school I decided that I wanted to something that made me feel something where I could contribute and at the same I provide my time. After much reflection I decided to study social integration and try your luck with the group of people with intellectual disabilities. If
I am honest with you, at first I was not sure that working with people with an intellectual disability would be to my liking, so I started very afraid to volunteer in an association in my city. Then I realized that fear the unknown and there were many prejudices held without being aware of it. It turned out that when dealing with people with intellectual disabilities as I find more challenging and rewarding , so I made it my job.
After passing through various programs in this field (respite care program, coordination of a Leisure Club, camps ...) I have finished working at a day center for people deep cerebral palsy (and sounds very strong, but not that much). This center has a wide range of professionals who are responsible for stimulating and meet the different needs of users. It has a heated pool where hydrotherapy sessions are held service, speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, leisure, sport and leisure ... Here you have a presentation that speaks on this topic.
I am honest with you, at first I was not sure that working with people with an intellectual disability would be to my liking, so I started very afraid to volunteer in an association in my city. Then I realized that fear the unknown and there were many prejudices held without being aware of it. It turned out that when dealing with people with intellectual disabilities as I find more challenging and rewarding , so I made it my job.
After passing through various programs in this field (respite care program, coordination of a Leisure Club, camps ...) I have finished working at a day center for people deep cerebral palsy (and sounds very strong, but not that much). This center has a wide range of professionals who are responsible for stimulating and meet the different needs of users. It has a heated pool where hydrotherapy sessions are held service, speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, leisure, sport and leisure ... Here you have a presentation that speaks on this topic.
