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I have a terrific 11-year-old son with a sensory processing disorder who embraces life with gusto. For a number of years, I provided in-home Floortime play therapy which has helped him grow emotionally and intellectually.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
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Within 6 months
I have a young cousin who has autism, and I have experience with him. I also interned in a special needs class in high school. I also have a large amount of family members with hearing loss, which I have grown to accustomed to.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food Allergies,...
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I am a teacher, currently substitute teaching for Chicago Public Schools. In the past, I have worked in the Special Education Department for the Schiller Park School District. I worked with students with minor learning disabilities as well as a student with cerebral...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Food Allergies
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Within 3 months
I have 15 years' experience in home care. I change diapers for both adults and children. I know how to operate a hoyer lift. I do housekeeping, prepare meals, and run errands if needed. I also distribute medications. I can work any hours you assign to me and I...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis
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Within 4 months
I worked for three months with three clients at systems unlimited. On was legally blind. Another had autism. the last had Cerebral Palsy. I read to them, cooked there meals through out the week. I bathed them and dressed them. I took them out into the community...
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Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder
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Within 4 months
I've been a CNA for seven years. I really enjoy helping people who need my help. I am going to school to futher my education, so I can learn more about people with special needs. I realized everyone is different and unique and need speical attention.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Within 4 months
I love working with children of all ages no matter what their needs are. I am currently attending Truman College for nursing. I am also currently a CNA with and up to date shot record and CPR card.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Epilepsy, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Seizure Disorder
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Within 3 months
I love to care for people and I have a lot of love to give. I graduated with an elementary education degree and I have a lot of experience working with children. I love all animals and am very outgoing.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Cancer, Deafness, Diabetes, Obesity
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I am currently working on getting my teaching certification for special education and have already had training (and several classes) on working with children with disabilities. I have a lot of experience working with individuals with disabilities (although it...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Mental Illness
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Within 3 months
I graduated from northern with a degree in special education. For the past five years I have worked with children with emotional disorders. Right now I work with children in a multi needs classroom. I have Nannie for a little girl that is on a ventilator at night,...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
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I have my M.A. in Clinical Psychology and worked for a special needs agency for two years post graduation. I have experience with autism, Asperger's and mental retardation. I am also studying medical science and have knowledge regarding many medical conditions.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
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Within 2 weeks
I have two little brothers who are ages 8 and 10. They are autistic and, if you are familiar with that disability, then you will also know that caring for them requires PATIENCE and UNDERSTANDING. I really enjoy helping those who need it. I have cooked for them,...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Speech Delay
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Within a month
I went back to school to earn my CNA.
I love working in this field, I believe it is very rewarding.
You get to meet the most interesting people.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food...
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Within 2 weeks
First of all I would like to say, that I feel that my life work is to take care of people, different needs people. I feel big responsibility taking care with old lady, who is silk, with my ex pupils, some of them they have mental disease, moving problems - but...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges, Muscular Dystrophy
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Within 6 months
I provide basic patient care, under the direction of nursing staff. I perform duties, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients, or changing linens.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia, Food...
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Within 3 months
I have been a teacher for children with autism for three years. I have experience with teaching pre-k-to eighth grade. I also worked for three summers at an intensive, behavior-treatment program through the Cleveland clinic where I worked with children with ADHD....
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies,...
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I am a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist currently working with special education and general education students. I am currently working in an elementary school, but also have experience working with preschool through high school students.
I specialize in...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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Within 6 months
I have worked with students with special needs through student teacher purposes and practicum classes throughout my schooling. I took care of adults with mental handicaps for a little over a year. It has always been a passion of mine to help those who need it and...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges,...
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Within 5 months
I am new to the Chicago area. I am from Wichita, KS where I was a para educator for middle school children with developmental disabilities. I worked in my classroom for two years, teaching anything from math to cultural diversity. Prior to that, I worked at a speech...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fragile X,...
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Within 4 months
I have worked at all the major hospitals in Chicago and also I worked for the City of Chicago's lead program for three years, private duty, cardiac units, transplant dept. pulmonary unit, internal medicine unit, long term care at Fairmont Hospital in California.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Heart Defects, Hydrocephaly, Mobility Challenges,...
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I am a registered nurse with 20 years of experience in pediatric nursing. This includes newborn intensive care, pediatric intensive care and pediatric medical/surgical. I have experience as a staff nurse, charge nurse, research nurse, transport nurse, manager of...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
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Within 4 months
I am a pediatric nurse. I have experience caring for children with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy,...
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Within 2 months
My experience has been good in the sense that I am caring, softhearted, and loving. I am someone, that no matter your condition, I see you as part of my family. That is the drive I have that kept me moving even when I volunteer to work at a nursing and rehab center....
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Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome
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Within 5 months
I have a twin brother with cerebral palsy and moderate mental disability. Growing up with him has given me a unique perspective on life and the experiences necessary to care for a variety of special needs. I have experience working with children with various degrees...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder
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Within 4 months
I worked as a special needs counselor with a boy who has mental retardation and autism. In addition, I have babysat a boy with Down syndrome every summer for the past three years.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Autism, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation
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Within 5 months
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