? READ BEFORE YOU APPLY: Are you ready to make a real, hands-on difference in a neurodivergent child's life? Before submitting your application, you MUST carefully review these core commitments to ensure this internship aligns with your goals: 2–3 months duration, 8 hours/day (including 1–2 hours of direct child engagement), on-site in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, and unpaid/stipend-free (an immersive learning experience focused on high-impact clinical mentorship & portfolio building).

Role Type: Collaborative Internship

Primary Focus: Pediatric Applied Therapy & Neurodiversity-Affirming Support

Partnership: A Super Hero × Vaishnavi Dang

About the Role

Are you a passionate therapy or clinical psychology practitioner looking to make a direct, tangible impact in pediatric neurodiversity?

This collaborative internship offers a unique opportunity to facilitate strength-based interventions for children on the Autism spectrum using human-centered solutions developed by A Super Hero (asuperhero.in). You will work in close mentorship and collaboration with Healing Space, headed by Vaishnavi Dang (vaishnavidang.com).

A Super Hero brings its experience in developing human-centered, inclusive tools and solutions for neurodivergent children and families, while Vaishnavi Dang brings clinical expertise and experience in psychology, therapy, and child-focused intervention.

Together, the collaboration aims to bridge clinical practice with inclusive design and create meaningful, practical approaches to supporting neurodivergent children.

In this role, interns will spend 1 to 2 focused hours each day facilitating creative, child-led therapeutic activities as part of their full workday,



alongside time dedicated to case formulation, documentation, learning, and collaborative development.

Key Responsibilities

- Direct Child Engagement: Spend 1–2 dedicated hours daily conducting engaging, play-integrated, and supportive therapy sessions with children on the Autism spectrum.
- Solution Implementation: Apply and facilitate universal design tools, emotional well-being protocols, and specialized frameworks developed by the A Super Hero team.
- Strength-Based Tracking: Observe and document emotional regulation, sensory comfort, behavioral milestones, and natural strengths to measure growth and engagement.
- Collaborative Strategy: Work alongside Vaishnavi Dang and the core team to provide qualitative feedback, adapt toolkits to individual child profiles, and refine intervention strategies.
- Empowering Families: Guide parents and caregivers with actionable insights to help them understand their child's unique world and maintain support at home.

Qualifications & Skills Needed

Required

- Educational Background: Pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree (or post-graduate qualification) in Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, Behavioral Therapy, or Special Education.
- Direct Experience: Demonstrated background or strong interest in working with pediatric populations,



specifically children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Core Competencies:
- High empathy, patience, and commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care.
- Strong observational skills and an intuitive understanding of child psychology and emotional well-being.
- Familiarity with pediatric intervention techniques (e.g., play therapy, sensory integration, floor time, or positive behavior support).

Preferred
- Passion for human-centered design, inclusive toolkits, and accessible approaches to care.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively connect with both young children and their parents.

What You Will Gain

1. Direct Mentorship & Collaboration: Work closely with Vaishnavi Dang, gaining valuable clinical insights, hands-on experience, and direct guidance from an established practitioner.
2. Cutting-edge Tool Exposure: Experience applying cutting-edge, human-centered Autism intervention frameworks created by A Super Hero.
3. High-Impact Fieldwork: Build verifiable clinical and fieldwork hours engaging directly with neurodivergent children in a professional environment.
4. Certificate & Recommendation: Certificate of completion awarded at the end of the term, with high-performing interns eligible for a formal letter of recommendation.

Internship Details

Duration

2–3 Months

Working Hours

8 Hours / Day (includes 1–2 hours of direct child intervention + case formulation, documentation, and design feedback)

Location

Marathahalli, Bengaluru (On-site)

Stipend

Unpaid / Non-stipend (Clinical Learning, Mentorship & Portfolio Building)

📌 Clinical Psychology / Therapy Intern (Bengaluru)
🏢 A Super Hero
📍 Bengaluru