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Chicago, IL
35 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$35/hour
I feel like all children and people have a "special need." However, some of us just need more attention than others, these are the survivors of the world. They have to endure far more than the average person, but they are still capable of teaching everyone something.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Obesity
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Chicago, IL
22 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
During my time as a music teacher, I worked with ADD children ADHD, autistic, and children with mobility challenges.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Mobility Challenges, Muscular Dystrophy
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Chicago, IL
20 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have been baby-sitting for many years, but I grew up with an autistic brother. I love to work with children, but I have a special passion for special needs children. I began first doing volunteer work with physically and mentally handicapped people when I was... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Celiac, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down...
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Chicago, IL
25 years old
9 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
Special needs is something I deal with everyday of my life. My son is a 9-year-old diabetic, he has been a diabetic for seven years. My life is basically ran by a clock and planner, I'm very punctual and accurate on giving his medications and prepare diet meals.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Obesity, Seizure Disorder
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Tara D. New!
Chicago, IL
40 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$50/hour
My name is Tara. I have been a certified nurse assistant for the last 20 years. I have experience with special needs children and adults, with the elderly and more. I'm a caring person I love to take care of people, and to help them feel good about themselves.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation,...
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Chicago, IL
19 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have a brother who has special needs which has given me 15 years of close contact with special needs. I also work with a special recreation program where I help with various kids and young adults with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation
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Chicago, IL
25 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I believe that there is a need for quality caregivers in the field. Caregiving is a job that pays you back with more than money. Enjoying what you do ensures quality and keeps an adventurous mindset about life, which is so important in special needs caregiving.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Deafness, Developmental...
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Chicago, IL
18 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
In high school I was in a program called Best Buddies Club. That's a club for students with special needs. I enjoy it because they are all wonderful, bright and intelligent. They are very fun to be around and they are the most real friends anybody can have. The... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation
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Chicago, IL
17 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$25/hour
I have an autistic brother and another brother with ADHD and dyslexia. I help my autistic brother with everyday things, dressing, bathing, eating, giving medications, etc.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Chicago, IL
23 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$5-$25/hour
I've always researched special needs concerning children. When I worked at Bright Horizons a beautiful baby girl with Downs was enrolled in my class. I instantly fell in love with her. She didn't have any motor skills to do for herself. As time went on, her parents... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mobility Challenges, Muscular Dystrophy, Obesity
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Chicago, IL
36 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$20-$25/hour
I have cared for children with OI, seasonal and food allergies, and also kids with some learning disabilities. I really feel that I learn so much from these special kids and I gain more knowledge that makes me love life even more.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay, OI
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Chicago, IL
18 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My name is Nicole. I am an 18-year-old college student at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago. When I was 16, I began working for Krysilis, in Belmond, Iowa. Krysilis is a company dedicated to the care of individuals with special needs. I worked in two homes.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral...
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Chicago, IL
25 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
My graduate major was Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in mental health. I have had severe life-threatening allergies to peanuts and all legumes, along with other allergies to dairy, seafood, etc. I have also had asthma since I was born therefore I know the... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Speech Delay
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Delia I. New!
Chicago, IL
31 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with autistic clients for almost five years. I really enjoyed watching my clients learn new things and become more independent.
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Seizure Disorder, Thyroid Condition, Tourette Syndrome
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Chicago, IL
19 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I've had most of my training dealing with children of specials needs throughout school. I would always volunteer on field trips and I was also a student teacher for a short period of time working specificly with children with special needs. Many children are comfortable... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Obesity, Seizure Disorder
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Chicago, IL
26 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I worked with children, from birth to 3 in the Early Intervention program for three years! Now, I am in school full-time for School Psychology, specializing in Early Childhood and Elementary-Aged Students. As far as developmental delays, I have baby-sat for only... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Chicago, IL
26 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have a deep passion for caring for people with special needs because these kinds of people are often mistreated and tooken for granted. I feel, well I know that these people are people to and deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. I always tell people... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Obesity, Speech Delay
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Chicago, IL
23 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$10/hour
My niece has special needs. She has ADHD and a rare genetic disorder. I have watched her and her sisters for years. I can administer medications and am completely confident in my love and ability to care for her and other children with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Developmental Delays, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Seizure Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder
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Chicago, IL
52 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have cared for my son, now 15, from birth, who was diagnosed in preschool with sensory motor integration disorder. This led to further diagnosis and treatment of nonverbal disorder and ADHD. I have spent the past 15 years as his advocate, and have done lots of... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder
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Chicago, IL
25 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$50/hour
I am currently employed at South Star Services, where I have gained experience working with various levels of the developmentally disabled population. I am approaching three years in this field. I also hold an associates of arts degree, with a major in psychology,... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental...
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Chicago, IL
26 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I am a C. N. A. that has worked with special needs patient. I have experience working with children of all ages, elderly, mentally and physically disabled.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
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Chicago, IL
18 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$5-$20/hour
I have non-profit experience working with kids with special needs. I was working in the Chicago park district in 2006, and some of the campers had special needs such as epilepsy disorder, and asthma. I was in a club called Best Buddies club, the kids in the club... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy
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Chicago, IL
28 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have experience with special needs people. I have cared for several people for no pay at all. I am passionate for their feelings and concerns. I'm also an medical assistant.
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Diabetes, Mental Retardation, Muscular Dystrophy, Obesity
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Chicago, IL
50 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I've helped with special needs people in my family and with close freinds.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Heart...
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Chicago, IL
32 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
Hello my name is Lezette, I am a certified nursing assistant with six years experience. I was employed as a home health aid for quite a while, and I also am certified in CPR. I have experience with the elderly and children as well. I love being around people and... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Obesity, Seizure Disorder
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