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Photo of Brittany S.
Des Moines, IA
25 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
Most of my experience is in a child care environment. While working in child care centers I have had the pleasure of working with children with disabilities including hydrocephalus, spina bifida, autism and some mild learning disabilities. All of the children that... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 70% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Des Moines.
Photo of Taylor I.
Des Moines, IA
20 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I'm a respite provider for Lutheran Services in Iowa. I work with an 18-year-old young man that has Autism. In the fall, I'm going to be going to DMACC for Early Childhood Development then to UNI for Special Education.
Experienced with ages: Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Autism, Food Allergies, Obesity
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Des Moines.
Photo of Morgan R.
Des Moines, IA
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have had experience in working with special needs classmates throughout my schooling experience and have recently taken a class about special needs children. I have had no formal training or interactions with special needs children but would like to further discover... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Mental Illness
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Des Moines.
Photo of Morgan R.
Des Moines, IA
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have had experience in working with special needs classmates throughout my schooling experience and have recently taken a class about special needs children. I have had no formal training or interactions with special needs children but would like to further discover... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Mental Illness
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Des Moines.
Aida A.
 
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Des Moines, IA
30 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$20-$30/hour
I began working with children with ASD in 2003 as an in-home ABA therapist. After one summer with the family, I decided that I wanted to work with special needs children as my career. I graduated from Benedictine University with a major in psychology and then took... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
34 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour

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I have a degree in Early Childhood Education with an Endorsement in Special Education.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within 4 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Des Moines, including Ankeny, Urbandale and Waukee.
Photo of Michelle H.
Des Moines, IA
26 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$30/hour
I'm a pediatric RN and I am able to care for patients with special needs. I have many patients that have autism, spina bifida, down syndrome and others. I look forward to meeting you and your child!
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Cystic...
Response: Replies to 43% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Des Moines, including Johnston, Ames and Clive.
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Des Moines, IA
22 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
I currently work at child serve and have experience working with special needs children. Also have a younger brother with special needs and have plenty of experience there. I know how to do g-tubes and also first aid and CPR certified.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental...
Response: Replies to 59% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Des Moines, including Altoona, Grimes and Norwalk.
Des Moines, IA
25 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I do not have a whole lot of experience in caring for people with special needs but my older sister has epilepsy. I have a cousin (whom I don't see often) who is mildly retarded, and I have also helped care for her. I am a very patient person, and will treat you... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Food Allergies
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Des Moines, including Indianola, Pleasant Hill and Polk City.
Des Moines, IA
25 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I do not have a whole lot of experience in caring for people with special needs but my older sister has epilepsy. I have a cousin (whom I don't see often) who is mildly retarded, and I have also helped care for her. I am a very patient person, and will treat you... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Food Allergies
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Des Moines, including Bondurant and Windsor Heights.
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Des Moines, IA
25 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$20/hour
I have been helping take care of my mom's boyfriend's kids that are both disabled from the waist down. They were born with it but I don't remember what they have at this time.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Response: Replies to 34% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 0 miles of Des Moines.
Des Moines, IA
41 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have had experience with special needs for 17 years with DMPS. I know some sign language and worked with hearing impaired. I have experience with down syndrome children and autistic children.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Aspergers, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Obesity, Prader Willi, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within 4 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Des Moines, including Huxley.
Rana D.
 
Des Moines, IA
33 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been a Special Education Associate for 12 years. I work with kids 12 to 21 years of age. I pretty much work with a lot of children with different disabilities. I love my job very much. I'm patient, caring and willing to what is needed to keep the child happy... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Des Moines, including Newton, Nevada and Boone.
Des Moines, IA
26 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I love working with children with special needs. I like to improve skill building to teach greater independence.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Des Moines.
Des Moines, IA
22 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I am looking for a full time position. I have two years experience working with children and teens with special needs. I work for childserve in a group home setting as well as a skilled care setting. I am certified in CPR, I am trained in g-tube, I have my CNA... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral...
Response: Replies to 25% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Des Moines, including Winterset.
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