Grow With Me Team
About the Internship
Students take part in providing early developmental screenings to children in high-need areas around DFW. Learn about early screenings, how to identify risk in children and how to work with families to provide them with next steps in supporting their child’s development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grow With Me (Crece Conmigo)?
Students in the Grow With Me (Crece Conmigo) program provide free developmental screenings in English, Spanish and Mandarin for children ages 0 to 5 years, developmental guidance for their parents based on results of the screening, and referrals for intervention services when delays and disabilities are identified.
Why should I intern with Grow With Me?
Students learn the benefits and limitations of developmental screeners while making a real impact on children’s lives by providing families with referrals and critical resources they need to support their child’s development.
What jobs do our graduates go into?
This intership can successfully prepare students for careers, such as:
- Pediatrician
- Social Worker
- Physician Assistant
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Special Education Teacher
- Diagnostician
- Clinical research scientists