Hospital Practicum Experienced through ‘Behavioral Rehabilitation Practicum’ | Experiences Exclusively Available through the National Autism and Developmental Disorder Center | • A setting that enables interdisciplinary collaboration among clinical professionals |
Overall Challenges In Current Practicum | • Clinical staff are present, but designated practicum supervisors are lacking |
• The practicum duration is inadequate for developing clinical competence |
• Practicum goals and expectations are not clearly defined |
• Despite practical challenges, at least a minimal space should be provided |
Key Considerations for Establishing a Hospital-Based Training System for Early Intervention Therapists for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities | Establishment of Human Resources Centered on Dedicated Trainers and On-Site Supervisors | • The necessity for dedicated training personnel and on-site supervisors to manage and supervise trainees |
• The allocation of sufficient time to fully dedicate to trainees |
Structured Integration of Didactic and Clinical Training over a Defined Period | • The need for training dedicated personnel to deliver feedback and evaluations through the creation of content for trainees |
• The need for a fixed training period of up to one year |
• The subjects to be completed before hospital training differ from those taken concurrently with hospital training |
• The need for a preparatory period and program prior to meeting the participants |
• Proficiency in the use of assessment in clinical practice |
Creation of a Supportive and Structured Environment that Facilitates Dedicated Clinical Training | • The need to provide at least minimal space for trainee |
• The need for minimum living support during the designated training period to become specialized personnel |