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Alessandra R. - Orlando Special Needs Caregiver
Profile of Alessandra R.
Part-Time, 4 Years of Experience
I started working with people with special needs at the age of 19, at an ADT (Adult Day Training) facility that specifically used ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) in Cocoa, Florida. I worked with adults that had Autism, Down syndrome, Prader Willi's, Schizophrenia, cerebral palsy, seizures, and those who were mentally challenged. I then began to work at a private school for Autistic children that also primarily used ABA, in Oviedo, Florida. I worked with children ages 2-9. I now work for a charter school for Autistic children, in Orlando, FL. This past academic year, I worked with mostly high school children.I graduated from the University of Central Florida, in August of 2008 with a B.S. in psychology. I plan on returning to school to pursue first a master's in education for special needs, and then a master's in applied behavioral analysis.
I love working with special needs because it is so rewarding. I love how in spite of the challenges those with special needs may face, they are no different than any other person. I believe just by spending some time with them and helping them, I get the gift of seeing these people for who they really are, and that to me is worth way more than any other job out there could pay for.
- Female
- 23 years old
- 4 years of experience
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| Social, Emotional, Behavioral |
Autism,
Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Sensory Integration Disorder
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Cerebral Palsy,
Dwarfism
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Developmental Delays,
Down Syndrome,
Mental Illness,
Mental Retardation,
Rett Syndrome,
Speech Delay
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| Medical |
Prader Willi,
Seizure Disorder
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| Early Afternoon (12pm -3pm) |
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| Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm) |
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| Early Evening (6pm-9pm) |
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