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Ariel H.
 
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Amherst, MA
20 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I have cared for a child with autism before and I have had lots of success. Depending on the severity of the case, I would be more than happy to help out any other children with special needs. I have also tutored a dyslexic child and I have had experience with Down syndrome.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Autism, Dyslexia, Food Allergies
Response: Replies to 86% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Amherst.
Chelsea B.
 
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Amherst, MA
25 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$30/hour
I am a Preschool and Toddler teacher. I am also pursuing my Master's degree in Early Intervention Therapy. I am looking for a care position, for a lovely family from the end of August to the end of the school year, or beyond in the Westfield area. A little bit... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental...
Response: Promised to reply within 6 days.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Amherst.
Christina A.
 
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Amherst, MA
22 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
For the past couple of years I have been volunteering at a therapeutic riding barn, where children and adults with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities ride horses. As a volunteer, I am responsible for making sure the rider is happy and riding correctly.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Amherst.
Pamela J. New!
 
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Amherst, MA
25 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$50/hour
I enjoy what I do. I have been doing this for two years now and am loving it. I have worked with all sorts of medical conditions including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, etc. I know how to deal with a Hoyer lift, a catheter,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Seizure Disorder, Spinal Cord Injury, Thyroid Condition
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 40 miles of Amherst.
Pamela J. New!
 
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Amherst, MA
25 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$50/hour
I enjoy what I do. I have been doing this for two years now and am loving it. I have worked with all sorts of medical conditions including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, etc. I know how to deal with a Hoyer lift, a catheter,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Seizure Disorder, Spinal Cord Injury, Thyroid Condition
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 40 miles of Amherst.
Raina A.
 
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Amherst, MA
32 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have 5 years experience as an Intervenor. An Intervenor is someone who works specifically with people with deaf-blindness/duel sensory impairments. Working closely with experts in the field, I feel confident in my ability to work with families with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Response: Replies to 75% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Amherst, including Hadley, Hatfield and Sunderland.
Leslie R.
 
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Amherst, MA
27 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
Hi! I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education and am currently working on my M. Ed. in School Counseling. I taught preschool for three years and am a certified preschool teacher. I am also certified in First Aid and CPR. (CPR is currently expired, but I am willing... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Replies to 43% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Amherst, including Northampton, West Hatfield and Leverett.
Michaela S.
 
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Amherst, MA
22 years old
9 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with several children/young adults with special needs, and have absolutely cherished my time with them. I have experience with autism spectrum disorders as well as learning disorders such as dyslexia and NLD. I am also starting a job with a young boy with CP.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays,...
Response: Replies to 85% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Amherst.
Leslie R.
 
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Amherst, MA
27 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
Hi! I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education and am currently working on my M. Ed. in School Counseling. I taught preschool for three years and am a certified preschool teacher. I am also certified in First Aid and CPR. (CPR is currently expired, but I am willing... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Replies to 43% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Amherst.
Chloe L.
 
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Amherst, MA
23 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have had one year babysitting experience with special needs children, but I have also volunteered at a pre-K program for a year with special needs children. I am responsible, calm, mature, and am working towards getting my CPR certificate.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mobility Challenges
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within 6 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Amherst, including Tolland, Worcester and Springfield.
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Sheila A.
 
Amherst, MA
61 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
Dear family, as an educator (M. Education) and children's writer, and a person who is great with kids, I'm extremely endearing. I can work with any child. Also, I've worked with and taught special needs children in school systems for more than 25 years. One of... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 200 miles of Amherst, including Longmeadow, Enfield and Chicopee.
Sheila A.
 
Amherst, MA
61 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
Dear family, as an educator (M. Education) and children's writer, and a person who is great with kids, I'm extremely endearing. I can work with any child. Also, I've worked with and taught special needs children in school systems for more than 25 years. One of... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 200 miles of Amherst.
Elana V.
 
Amherst, MA
60 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My grandson is of special needs. Although, I think of him as just a normal teenager. I drive senior to various appointments. I was a live in Nanny. I owned a Restaurant. And various other endeavors. I will be available to help you, just say where and when. Look... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Fragile X, Mental Illness, Prader Willi, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a month
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Amherst.
Michelle F.
 
Amherst, MA
46 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I am a former Emergency Medical Technician and Home Health Aide from Boston. Most recently, I cared for my special needs sister with end stage cancer allowing her to pass at home. I find this type of position very rewarding.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 5 months
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Amherst.
Sarah H.
 
Amherst, MA
24 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with a fellow student with cerebral palsy in day to day activities such as eating, and getting in and out of bed, doing some physical therapy. I have also assisted with light housekeeping, laundry, and assistance in transportation.
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges, Obesity
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a month
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Amherst.
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