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Photo of Lilian N.
New York, NY
55 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$20-$50/hour
As a parent of a special needs child, I understand the challenges that many of these children face. Special needs providers need to not only be caring but also understanding and patient. When parents are looking for care for their special needs children, they have... More>
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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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of New York.
Photo of Wendy H.
New York, NY
52 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I love working with and helping people. I've worked with cerebral palsy, OMRDD clients, seniors and wheelchair clients. I am helping to enrich their daily living and social life. I am providing quality care and assistance.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mobility...
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of New York.
Photo of Christine D.
New York, NY
60 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$20-$50/hour
I am a mature mother of 2 lovely daughters. I enjoy working with people and simply adore children. I qualified as a teacher many years ago on South Africa and then worked and owned various businesses. I volunteer at a hospital with special needs kids in Cape... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Cancer, Celiac, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Fragile X, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Rett Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of New York.
Adam K.
 
Photo of Adam K.
New York, NY
25 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I gained one years experience working as a tutor for students with special needs and one semesters experience assistant teaching a fifth-grade class. In addition, I worked for two summers as a counselor at a camp for young people with Down syndrome. I remember... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Celiac, Down Syndrome
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of New York.
Photo of Hector F.
New York, NY
48 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have more than 18 years working with children, they are very special to me. Ive worked with with special education children for 10 years, ADD, ADHD, and Learning Disability. I feel passionate about this job because it's very important for the children with special... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Speech Delay, Learning Disability
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Can provide special needs care within 3 miles of New York.
Photo of Christopher M.
New York, NY
27 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$40-$50/hour
I have worked with students with disabilities for the past 6 years. I thoroughly enjoy seeking out the potential to achieve in all students, no matter their needs!
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Speech Delay
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of New York, including Westwood, Park Ridge and Paramus.
Dina S.
 
Photo of Dina S.
New York, NY
23 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I am a college student currently studying psychology and theater at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. I am in New York and available for the summer and looking for various types of jobs, especially babysitting and/or nannying. I am also able to house sit, pet sit,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Mobility Challenges
Response: Replies to 62% of messages.
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of New York, including Saddle River, Ridgewood and Tenafly.
Photo of Ashley M.
New York, NY
28 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$15-$40/hour
I am detail-oriented, reliable, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I currently provide speech and language therapy, counseling and supportive guidance regarding communication disorders to students (ages 3-22), families, caregivers, and... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive...
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of New York.
Photo of Gisela S.
New York, NY
47 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$15/hour
I am such a loving person to all ages of kids. I have 20 years experience with kids. I love to teach in a fun way, because I'm sure it's easier for the kids. I really love kids!! They are my life! I love to feel like a good helper for the parents, and use my time... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Speech Delay
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of New York, including Hastings on Hudson, Nanuet and Glen Rock.
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Photo of Alixandra S.
New York, NY
23 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I am currently working with a variety of children who have IEP's at my high school I intern at in NYC. I also babysit for a 7-year-old boy who is on the scale for autism. I am a patient, responsible and flexible person who loves working with kids of all ages. I... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of New York.
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Photo of Michelle H.
New York, NY
22 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$35/hour
I have a social work degree, and as per my program, I have held two internships totaling over 550 hours of direct care experience with special needs. I have engaged in research within the IDD/T population and have received training through Easter Seals (with whom... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of New York.

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Photo of Jacalyn B.
New York, NY
45 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$20-$25/hour
I am an educated, emotionally smart, empathetic caregiver who has worked with children successfully for over 10 years. My approach to caring for 'special needs' children is to create trust and mutual respect, and then implement an individual plan that works for... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of New York.
Kristine T. New!
 
New York, NY
25 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I recently graduated from a school psychology program, and I am currently a certified school psychologist. I have many years of experience working with children, with the ages ranging from early childhood through high school. My experience has most recently been... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of New York.
Susan N. New!
 
New York, NY
25 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have worked in group homes and rehabilitation/disability centers for about 3 years. I love to care for individuals who can not or need assistance in doing the basic activities of daily living like showering, feeding, cooking, dressing, and doing some cleaning... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental...
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Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of New York.
Cassie L. New!
 
New York, NY
49 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have a Masters in Special Education and majored in Learning Disabilities.
I have several years of experience in teaching special education students.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Developmental Delays, Dyslexia
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of New York.
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