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New York, NY
65 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$30-$50/hour
For many months, as a teenager, I took care of my mother who had breast cancer and subsequently died of it. So, dealing with sickness is something that strikes a deep cord in me. I myself had breast cancer (luckily survived it for the last 17 years), hip joints... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer
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New York, NY
18 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
My brother is diagnosed with autism. I create activities for him to participate in. I take him to walks, I take him jogging and I run at his pace. I like to set up play dates so my brother can learn from other children to be an active toddler. We do arts and crafts... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges
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New York, NY
33 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have a 10-year-old nephew who has cerebral palsy and was also born under weight. I also did volunteer work in the neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in Brooklyn. I also provided foster care for an infant who had Down syndrome and cardiovascular disease.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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New York, NY
40 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$15/hour
My experience with special needs is: I have taking care of those that are autistic, those that have contagious disease, those that are handicap. I am passionate about what I do is because I have been caring for my family members and others for such a long time.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Diabetes, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity
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New York, NY
23 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I am currently getting my master's degree from Hunter University in special education (grades 1-9). I will be teaching students with disabilities in the fall full time. I have had much experience with children with special needs in the past; I volunteered at a... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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New York, NY
27 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have experience as a live-in nanny for two autistic children. I have worked as a teacher's associate in a classroom of six autistic youth, and while working on my education degree I was required to take special education courses. I am SCIP certified, and have... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism
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New York, NY
33 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I was introduced to two very special individuals who I shared many great moments with during my career. I spent five years with my first client and prior to my arrival, she spend much of her time alone in her apartment. She certainly was not enjoying her "golden... More>
Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, arthritis
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New York, NY
24 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I have worked in after school programs where some children suffered from ADHD/ADD and asthma. I have also worked as an after school counselor in an inclusive school. I also grew up and helped watch over my brother, who is handicapped and suffers from seizures.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation
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New York, NY
21 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$50/hour
I have worked in a special needs school district as an educational assistant for two summers. I am currently majoring in speech language pathology, and in continuing my education, would like to work with early intervention children. I feel that every single child... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
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New York, NY
39 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I am currently working with a child who has Leukemia.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Seizure Disorder
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New York, NY
24 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I worked with a 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome. I assisted her with homework, speech therapy homework, potty training, serving her meals. I took her to school and brought her home . I always had activities for her such as learning cards, coloring, playing with... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Speech Delay
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New York, NY
23 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I teach Elementary Special Education at a public schools. I have been working with students with special needs for over six years and have always been very drawn towards this population.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome
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New York, NY
45 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I've been trained as a home health aide in which we were taught how to care for individuals with special needs. I am also a medical assistant for more than 10 years and works part time as a companion for older adults with clinical needs.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Diabetes, Heart Defects
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New York, NY
25 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have a master's degree in speech-language pathology and have worked with many individuals with disabilities. The types of disabilities I have experience working with include autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities. I truly... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
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New York, NY
26 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I have a master's of education in intellectual disability/autism and early childhood education. My passion for children with special needs came about when I was working as a one-on-one behavioral aide for young children with autism spectrum disorders. I have always... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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New York, NY
23 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$30/hour
I did internships in a hospital, but also a few years ago Josephine M. had a daughter who had been confined to a wheel chair for life up until she went in a home. Josephine asked me to care for her during the summer by giving her a bath, getting her on and off... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Muscular Dystrophy
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New York, NY
26 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$30/hour
My name is Lisa. I graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University in October 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. My major was Urban Studies with a concentration in Psychology. During my time at Barnard, I completed my thesis on Early Childhood... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
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New York, NY
24 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$20-$50/hour
I took care of my grandmother, who was ill and unable to care for herself properly, for 12 months. During that time I fed her, kept her clean and enjoyed her company by reading the daily news, looking at television with her to keep her mind active. I believe that... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult
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New York, NY
31 years old
9 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My name is Wendy. I have a lot of experience. My son has autism, PDD, my sister has muscular dystrophy, and my mom has epilepsy. I always tend to my family's needs and help them with day to day life. I also helped my mom and sister with getting them a home health... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Obesity
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New York, NY
56 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have over 30 years experience caring for disabled and able-bodied children, in Canada, England and the U.S. I worked as a live-in caregiver for a multiply-handicapped boy for 15 years, providing him with: intensive physical therapy, all his personal care (he... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Dysphagia/Reflux
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Last Login: Within 4 months
New York, NY
20 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I interned at the Special Educational Needs Counseling and Drama Therapy Center in Accra, Ghana for a semester when I studied abroad there. I am studying Psychology and Child and Adolescent Mental Health at NYU, and hope to teach special education before continuing... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
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New York, NY
53 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$25-$30/hour
I have worked as a preschool teacher in classrooms that included children with physical, as well as emotional challenges. I am currently working with a baby who has significant developmental delays, as well as medical challenges. I have a background in neurosurgery... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental...
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New York, NY
28 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I was responsible for my cousin with Asperger's syndrome from the time he was a baby. I learned so much from him and he and I are very close to this day. My heart goes out to these children with problems that they can't do anything about and appreciate the unique... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers
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New York, NY
45 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$20-$40/hour
I have worked in special schools as a teacher assistant for more than three years and have worked with many kinds of autistic children, as well as children who have a physical disability or a learning impairment, including children who may have a severe disease... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Illness
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New York, NY
23 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am currently a masters student studying school psychology at Columbia University. I've worked at a summer camp and after-school program for children with autism. I have experience with children with autism from ages 5 through 18, with great variation in severity,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Mental...
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