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Austin, TX
22 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have two formal years of experience with individuals with special needs and have kept up with a few individuals since. In my two years experience, I participated both in a Partner's in PE class at Westwood High School and was a partner in Special Olympics for... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Tourette Syndrome
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Austin, TX
53 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$40/hour
I have been providing auditory processing and handwriting therapy since the late 90's. I have two children with special needs, that I have home-schooled through high school, so I have taught pretty much every subject. In working as a therapist with different populations,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Austin, TX
30 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have cared for children with heart problems, ADD, ADHD, and autism. My son has Asperger's so I know about that as well.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Heart Defects
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Austin, TX
31 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have a master's degree in special education. I taught a high school class with a focus on job and life skills for a year at the school for the deaf. I taught a high school class with a focus on social and behavioral skills for a year in a school near Denton,... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
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Austin, TX
21 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have cared for those with mental disabilities such as Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. I am also familiar with working with a geriatric community. I like to maintain an upbeat and fun attitude with my clients.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down...
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Austin, TX
51 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$40/hour
I am a certified special education teacher in Texas. I have experience working youth, with learning and emotional disabilities. I have also worked with young people with physical disabilities.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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Austin, TX
36 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hi, I have been working in the health care field since 2003 till present, I have worked in Nursing homes and I am currently employed with the Del Valle ISD as a CNA. I work with the kids with special needs when they need me to but mostly in the nurses office. I... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder
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Austin, TX
19 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$5-$15/hour
I recently worked with a family blessed with a beautiful son who has Autism. The experience was something I never imagined it would be. Caring for someone with special needs was a bit of a challenge, but truly was a wonderful experience. I have a tremendous amount... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Speech Delay, Nonverbal, lack of basic life skills
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Jenna S. New!
Austin, TX
20 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
When I was in middle school, my life was greatly impacted by a girl with Down syndrome. She entered my life and we became instant friends. The love that radiated from her truly inspired me to continue working with special needs children. I became a part of what... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Cancer, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Muscular Dystrophy
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Austin, TX
23 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I first became interested in working with autistic children when I was an assistant preschool teacher at a fine arts summer camp. I handled a variety of preschool children with developmental disabilities (as well as non-autistic children) and was so blessed to... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
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Austin, TX
22 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have been working with several different children since I was in high school, many with special needs. One had Down syndrome. Another was paralyzed from the waist down. I am a very fast learner and very patient. Therefore, many moms only need to show me their... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Austin, TX
60 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I am a substitute teacher in Eanes school district with children with special needs. I enjoy reading to children, practicing language skills, life skills, math, field trips, learning games and physical activities, and developing creativity and a positive self- image.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Celiac, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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Austin, TX
28 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I'm a nursing student and I have seven plus years experience working with emotionally disturbed children. I also have a gift of working with children who have autism.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory...
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Austin, TX
21 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I started working with kids with special needs when a very special boy came into one of my swim lessons. He had Down syndrome, and I had to work with him one-on-one. It was very intimidating at first! It took a few sessions for him to get used to me, but after... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Deafness, Down Syndrome, Speech Delay
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Austin, TX
18 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$5-$15/hour
My niece just turned 4 and she has Cerebral Palsy. It's a minor case as she can walk, talk, and eat but with difficulties. That's where I come in and help my sister take care of her. I love helping children.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy
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Austin, TX
45 years old
8 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I believe that all children need someone to care for them, even those with special needs and I am passionate about caring for children, period. I love children and I have a heart for them and this is what God created me for.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Obesity, Speech Delay
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Austin, TX
22 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
After volunteering with the Special Olympics during High School, I provided care for special needs persons in the Austin area. I love to help as well as brighten someones day! I would love to become an addition to the family to provide long term care and friendship.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Mental Illness, Seizure Disorder, Thyroid Condition
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Austin, TX
30 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have worked extensively with a variety of special needs individuals. I have two and a half years of hands-on experience. I am able to individualize needs based on the person. I have the ability to communicate on a level that is understood by the individual.
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Heart Defects,...
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Austin, TX
60 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I love to provide assistance in helping adults with mental illness. I have provided medication monitoring, community resourcing, stress management and how to access services in the community to help them become as independent as possible. I love to see the smiles... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Diabetes, Dyslexia, I have experience working with patients with schizophrenia.
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Austin, TX
19 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
When I started working with a special needs child, he was 5 years old. His parents had already told me he had ADD and that he was extremely difficult at times, but I knew people with ADD and ADHD. I thought "how hard could it be?" Wow, was I mistaken. The first... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Mental Illness
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Austin, TX
57 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$20-$30/hour
I am a certified EC-4 special education teacher. I have worked with special needs children for 20 years through Special Olympics as a coach. I have a strong sense of caring and empathy. I work well in demanding environment. I have worked in schools with special... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation
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Austin, TX
24 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I must be honest and say that my experience with physical special needs is very limited. However, I would love to get the experience and be allowed to help and make a difference in the life of someone with special needs. I do have experience with children with... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Dyslexia, Food Allergies
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Austin, TX
20 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I cared for a young boy with brain damage and epilepsy for close to two years. He was still able to perform the tasks of a normal boy by himself, and make his own decisions, he was just a little slow. I also took care of a boy with dyslexia, everyday I worked with... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Mental Illness,...
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Austin, TX
18 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$5-$20/hour
I babysat on call, a child with autism for about three years. I also have experience with children with anger disorders, ADD, and dyslexia. I have three years of sign language experience. I am calm-natured and creative and have a huge heart. I love caring for people,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Dyslexia, Food Allergies
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Austin, TX
38 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I'm writing you with my history of experiences in this line of work as well as others. As you can see this has always been my line of work, taking care of others, in which I have always loved doing! I really enjoy helping others whom cannot help themselves. *Texas... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Diabetes, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation
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