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I cared for a girl while working in an after-school care program who was mentally challenged from a rare disease for a couple of months. I fell in love with working with special needs children and although I do not have any medical background with special needs...
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Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Spinal Cord Injury, Tourette Syndrome
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My first experience working with a special needs child actually happened relatively early in my life; I had just turned 14 years old when a close family friend, whose son was ADHD/Autistic (non-verbal), approached me and asked me if I would be interested in trying...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Mobility Challenges, Muscular Dystrophy, Speech Delay
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My sister was born with cerebral palsy so I have had 17 years of experience working with someone with a severe disability. I also worked at a school for children with special needs for four years dealing with children of all kinds of physical disabilities. I have...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy,...
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I have lived with a sibling with severe cerebral palsy for over 20 years, caring for him on a daily basis as a home health aide for nine years. I also have experience in a residential group setting of multiple adults with various levels of mental retardation, including,...
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Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental...
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Hi, I have watched a little girl for the whole school year now and she has a lot of love to give and I give it right back to her... My job will be ending this summer because she will be going to her dad's this summer in a new school next fall. I have experience...
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Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Mobility Challenges
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I would help them get out of bed, go for walks, feed them, play games, do fun activities, help them do some learning, and give them there medication when needed.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder
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I have over two years of experience working at school settings with children with severe to mild disabilities. I am currently taking classes to get certified as a behavior analyst, I have worked with several children with autism and related disabilities.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
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Hi my name is Gloria, I am a certifed CNA and also a medical assistant. I worked as a nanny in the Orlando area for about four years. I love taking care of children, they are a joy of life. I also worked in a nursing home.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down...
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My sister has a special needs daughter. From the time she came home from the hospital, I was her sole caregiver off and on up to the age of 5 years. She has cerebral palsy and very limited mobility. Care for her included feeding, bathing, dressing; basically total care.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges
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I have experience working on the skilled unit in a nursing home and small state hospital experience. I have worked in mental health for almost nine years with an array of experiences.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental...
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I previously worked in a preschool with kids with special needs. One little girl had autism in my class. I also took care of her in my own home.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Down Syndrome
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I am a clinical technician. I have seen many different age groups and many different special needs in a hospital setting.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Mental...
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I've provided special needs care in two areas. The first was for a little girl (3 years old) who had a hyper-sensory disorder. It appeared similar to Asperger's, but that was not her diagnosis. She experienced her five senses to an incredibly high degree and was...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
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Within 4 months
I was a nanny to a little boy who was 3 years old. He was diagnosed with autism at age 2. I worked with his many therapists trying to teach him basic tools to be able to function in a typical classroom setting. I was able to potty train him, taught him numerous...
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Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Speech Delay
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Today
Well I worked in a group home for about five and a half years with kids that had autism. I have also done some one on one companionship with older clients.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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I was a paraprofessional at an elementary school for a self-contained special education classroom, grades 2-5.
I also have watched & cared for my nephew who is Autism.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay, Brain Disorders
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I have worked with people with various disabilities including the deaf and blind. I worked as a teacher interpreter aid for the OCPS for Special Education School. All my jobs have been related to people with disabilities. I would like to continue servicing this population.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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I have been married for 24 years, we have three children. I have 19 years experience in the school system. I have experience with mainstream children k-12 and handicapped children. I also have experience with G-tube, CP and children with ambulatory assistance....
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food...
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I have had a lot of experience with errand running, appointment setting and pet care, even light housekeeping. I enjoy it and I am good at what I do
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Mobility Challenges
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I've had experience with my 8-year-old niece that has special needs, who I watch over Monday through Sunday. I have one year of experience being president of Best Buddies which is a organization that enhances the lives of special need kids and that's where my passion comes from.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
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Unfortunately, I am new to the care of those with special needs. This would be a first-time job for me. I am trying to establish a background and want to get started. I have always been passionate about helping people out whether it's just someone to talk to or...
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Experienced with diagnoses: ADD
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My name is Ashley. I am 25 years old and enjoy my career as a teacher. I am very interested in speaking with you regarding your child care needs. I have over six years experience in education and child care. Please feel free to contact me with any...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia,...
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I have cared for a little girl since she was born who has been diagnosed with allergies and also with developmental delays and swallowing problems. She has to be on special foods. She also needs nebulizer treatments to be administered to her on a regular basis,...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome
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I have worked as a CNA for 10 years. I have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, ALF, home care, transportation services, rehabilitation aide, PCA, HHA, on-call staff, per-diem in all units in hospital care.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol...
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I have experience babysitting for children up to the age of 10 years old. I am a Sunday school teacher for children from the ages of 3-6. I also have experience taking care of the elderly. I am very passionate about helping others in need because I am a very hospitable...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Heart Defects, Mobility Challenges
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Within 5 months
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