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Photo of Terri T.
Elgin, IL
53 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$10/hour
I have taken care of a few special needs children in my home daycare over the years. I have taken care of Autistic children and children with asthma who need breathing treatments. I took care of a girl for over 5 years who had Downs Syndrome. I have also taken... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
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Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 0 miles of Elgin.
Photo of Heather A.
Elgin, IL
36 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with children with autism and cerebral palsy. I was an assistant teacher for children with autism, have been a nanny to children with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD as well. I feel that all children are gifts.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Mental...
Response: Replies to 74% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Elgin.
Sue H.
 
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Elgin, IL
47 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
We were foster parents for a 6-year-old girl for over a year. She has ADHD. We found a great counselor for her and the family that adopted her continued with the same counselor. She's doing very well.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 0 miles of Elgin.
Photo of Guilene R.
Elgin, IL
54 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I am able to provide nursing care for those with special needs. I have worked with developmentally disabled children and adults. I enjoy the challenge of getting to know them and understanding what their needs are and then giving compassionate care.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory...
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Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Elgin.
Photo of Veronica S.
Elgin, IL
30 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Experience caring for children with special needs for 5 years with various organizations. Experience caring for houses and pets for 3 years.

I love brightening a child's day with songs, animated personality, and being a positive role-model.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Elgin.
Photo of Veronica S.
Elgin, IL
30 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Experience caring for children with special needs for 5 years with various organizations. Experience caring for houses and pets for 3 years.

I love brightening a child's day with songs, animated personality, and being a positive role-model.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Elgin, including Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg and Mount Prospect.
Photo of Betsy P.
Elgin, IL
31 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$25-$35/hour
I am a proud mother of two children and have been watching children since I was 12. I am a recent college graduate. I have been a nanny for a number of families over the past 12 years. I have experience with twins, three children under six and infants. In addition,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Food Allergies
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 5 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Elgin, including Chicago, Des Plaines and Arlington Heights.
Mary H.
 
Photo of Mary H.
Elgin, IL
51 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Over 15 years of professional experience with diverse special needs adults and children. Adept and committed to providing a high quality of life environment that includes individualized adaptions as needed to promote skill retention and development in a caring... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Developmental...
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Elgin, including Elmhurst, Park Ridge and Lombard.
Elgin, IL
49 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$30/hour
I have worked with NEDSRA providing weight lifting training, yoga and swim for special needs young adults. I have worked with the U-46 Special Ed program as a substitute teacher for six years. I provide swim instruction for special needs children ranging from ADHD,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Developmental...
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Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Elgin, including Streamwood, Carol Stream and Naperville.
Elgin, IL
25 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I've been a special education teacher for 3 years and was involved with group homes/special Olympics during college.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
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Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Elgin, including Aurora, Barrington and Palatine.
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Elgin, IL
25 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I've been a special education teacher for 3 years and was involved with group homes/special Olympics during college.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
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Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Elgin, including Saint Charles, Wheaton and Downers Grove.
Elgin, IL
31 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I work full time as a counselor to children with special needs at a therapeutic day school and provide respite services after school is out each day. I have a huge passion for children with special needs and can not imagine doing anything else. I am currently working... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 4 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Elgin, including Glen Ellyn, Lake Zurich and Crystal Lake.
Elgin, IL
31 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I work full time as a counselor to children with special needs at a therapeutic day school and provide respite services after school is out each day. I have a huge passion for children with special needs and can not imagine doing anything else. I am currently working... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 4 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Elgin.
Elgin, IL
19 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with special needs in both young adolescent ages as well as in geriatric settings. I'm currently on the track of studying to be a special needs teacher.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Obesity
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Elgin, including Plainfield, Evanston and Glenview.
Jodi N.
 
Elgin, IL
24 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I baby sat 4 kids from the age of 10 til I was 14. Then I got my current job working with disabled adults and children for the last 10 years.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Elgin.
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