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Photo of Yadira M.
Louisville, KY
27 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$20-$50/hour
I have a degree in recreational therapy which makes me uniquely positioned to work with children with disabilities. Also, a member of my family has Downs syndrome and it's truly inspiring how much children can do when given the proper care, attention and love.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Louisville.
Photo of Jeannette T.
Louisville, KY
68 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am very passionate about the elderly and special needs children! They are both so dependent on others to meet everyday needs and this is most critical to their well being. I am a detailed person that likes organization and you can be assured that I am dependable... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cancer, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Multiple Sclerosis, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 84% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Louisville.
Photo of Chelsea R.
Louisville, KY
21 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am currently a nursing student at the University of Louisville. I am CPR/first aid certified and also have my C. N. A. license. I have worked with children aged 3-10 including children with autism and Down's syndrome. I have a lot of patience and compassion and... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cognitive Disabilities, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
Response: Replies to 91% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Louisville.
Photo of Amanda H.
Louisville, KY
29 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have 2 special needs children of my own and I have experience with, Autism, speech apraxia, cognitive delay, sensory processing disorder, and sensory integration dysfunction. We have a lot of sensory activities, we also have an iPad with Proloquo2go installed.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
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Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Louisville.
Photo of Sarah A.
Louisville, KY
24 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour

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I am the oldest of three children and started caring for my sisters at a young age. I have been baby-sitting for nine years and love to work with children. I feel that child care takes a large amount of patience and is not meant for every person. I have been a... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Cancer, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 56% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Louisville.
Jena W.
 
Photo of Jena W.
Louisville, KY
28 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been in the care field for 6 years. I love and take the care other very seriously. I am 27 years old and working on finishing my Nursing degree. I have worked in many nursing homes as a CNA. I'm a loving, patient, kind person who is a hard worker.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Replies to 87% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Louisville.
Photo of Melissa A.
Louisville, KY
30 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
Love the challenge of working with these children. After I complete my Masters in Occupational Therapy, my hope is to work with Traumatic Brain Injuries and Stroke patients with low functioning capabilities.

Please contact me immediately if you are in need of my services.
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Louisville.
Photo of Kathryn G.
Louisville, KY
23 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
I'm Addie! I am a pediatric RN here in Louisville. I worked with a great family for 4 years, babysitting three times a week for a preschooler with autism. I worked this past summer for a family with a kindergarten aged child with down syndrome. I also worked 3-4... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive...
Response: Replies to 78% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Louisville.
Photo of Alicia W.
Louisville, KY
33 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
Thanks for reading my bio. I'm a super bubbly person that has worked with a wide variety of children and adults with special needs. I really enjoy working closely with families and therapists, so I can give the best care. I'm a very creative person and love the... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Within 3 months
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Louisville.
Leah H.
 
Photo of Leah H.
Louisville, KY
25 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
My special needs experience includes care for 2 twin down syndrome children. These children were mild to moderate. My care for these girls included keeping them busy while providing responsible care. I always took an "active is better" approach to their disabilities... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Down Syndrome
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Louisville.
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Photo of Robin B.
Louisville, KY
44 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have cared for a wide range of special needs clients. I have coordinated activities for Alzheimer's patients where I led memory games, singing, name games, balloon games, and bowling. I also cared for a small child with Aspergers. We would play cards, do finger... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 17 miles of Louisville.
Kendall A. New!
 
Photo of Kendall A.
Louisville, KY
20 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My name is Kendall. I am 20 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 12. I have worked in daycare off and on since I was 16. I am a licensed CLS / Respite worker through the state and I have experience with children from 6 weeks to 12 years old and also... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive...
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Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Louisville.
Linda M. New!
 
Louisville, KY
60 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
As a substitute teacher, I have worked with special needs students. I found the experience to be very fulfilling!
Experienced with ages: Infant, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Obesity, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 65% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Louisville.
Tenisha W. New!
 
Louisville, KY
34 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have been in the medical field for 17 years. I am currently working as a phlebotomist and worked as a CNA.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Louisville.
Louisville, KY
24 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I"ve worked in this field for over two years. Working with individuals with several different types of disabilities. I also have experience working with violent individuals and personal experience working with a family member with disabilities. I love this field... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
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 month
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Can provide special needs care within 200 miles of Louisville, including Frankfort, Newburgh and Georgetown.
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