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Pittsburgh, PA
42 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I ran a group home for the MH/MR community for six+ years. I also have worked with the Cerebral Palsy organization for some time.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
37 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
As a nanny I cared for a young boy with Down's Syndrome for two years. As a preschool teacher I've worked with children with various special needs such as Down Syndrome, ADD, Autism, and Asthma. I also have experience with children and teens at church with Down... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Obesity
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Pittsburgh, PA
40 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
Children are the most important of this world to me, it is my passion to teach, treat, help, or take care of them. I am a music therapist graduate of Duquesne University, having graduated with honors. I completed my professional internship at Children's Hospital... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Heart...
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Pittsburgh, PA
25 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I spent the summer caring for a 14-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy. It was a great learning experience and I really had a lot of fun with him. I have experience in caring for children with a variety of food allergies. I have been taught how to use an epipen,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Cerebral Palsy, Food Allergies
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Pittsburgh, PA
19 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
I have helped care for a cousin who was born with disabilities as well as almost six months experience with a 3-year-old with cerebral palsy. I completed a nursing assistant course in high school.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays
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Pittsburgh, PA
27 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$5-$40/hour
I've never worked with kids that have special needs or so but been around kids that have attention problems or deaf kids. I would love to work and learn more about any special needs. Doesn't have to be related with kids can be anything. My grandparents and... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Deafness, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Speech Delay, Thyroid Condition
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Pittsburgh, PA
20 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$5-$20/hour
I baby-sat a child with Down syndrome from the ages 6 months to 4 years. During that time, I cared for him throughout multiple surgeries and hospitalizations. When he was healthy my job responsibilities included preparing meals, feeding, bathing, playing and bedtime... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Down Syndrome
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Pittsburgh, PA
21 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I currently work for an individual with Cerebral Palsy as a Personal Care Assistant. I enjoy helping her out with her daily needs and also providing company. She influences a greater outlook of life upon me. This job is honestly the most rewarding job I have ever... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Muscular Dystrophy
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Melissa G. New!
Pittsburgh, PA
40 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hi, my name is Melissa. I have been employed in the health care profession for 15 years. The last six years I was caring for children and young adults with varying degrees of special needs.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
35 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked in a special needs schools as an assistant teacher as well as a one-on-one aide for autistic children. I have also worked in the home setting doing ABA therapy and play therapy. In addition, my mother is an occupational therapist and I used to assist... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
27 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My degree is in Psychology, for starters. I have worked for agencies that specialized in outpatient therapy and wraparound services for children with behavioral and mental health diagnosis's ranging from mild ADD/ADHD, pervasive developmental disorder and autism.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Developmental...
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Pittsburgh, PA
22 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I am a speech-language pathology major and I have completed my minor in special education. I have volunteered at the children's institute in Pittsburgh, PA where I was a classroom aide for children with severe disabilities. I also participate in best buddies, a... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food...
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Pittsburgh, PA
20 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I unfortunately have no formal training for caring for those with special needs. I do however have experience working with my father who has cerebral palsy. I am not sure how much more formal you can get than that. I have also had a small amount of experience with... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Cerebral Palsy
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Pittsburgh, PA
27 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with kids with asthma and diabetes. I am comfortable giving meds, testing glucose, giving nebulizer treatments, shots, working with insulin pumps, carb. counting, inhalers, peak flow meters, low and high blood-sugar protocols. I have also worked with... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental...
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Pittsburgh, PA
24 years old
9 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have worked in all areas of care, from working as a teacher at a day care center, providing care for children at home, and also working with several rehabilitation centers for the developmentally disabled. I love working with and around people, mostly providing... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
24 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$5-$15/hour
I am getting my master's in social work and have lots of education about how to work with children who have a variety of special needs. I am a therapeutic support staff for a program called Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., and I work with children on the autism spectrum... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fragile X, Mental Illness,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
23 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I worked with people with special needs for over fours years! From ages 10 to 70 years old! Furthermore I would like to be the one to care for people because I know that the job would be done correctly. I'm very passionate about my position and I work to my fullest ability.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Mobility Challenges, Obesity
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Pittsburgh, PA
18 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have cared for two teenagers with autism for the past four years. Both I have played with, worked on educational worksheets and activities, read with, and provided general care such as putting them to bed. I believe strongly in the importance of stimulating the... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Dyslexia, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Bipolar, anxiety, depression
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Pittsburgh, PA
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
My name is Rebecca. I am a 20-year-old, speech-language-pathology-and-psychology student at Duquesne University. I have had various classes and practical experience working with children and adults with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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Pittsburgh, PA
22 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
Helping someone realize his or her full human potential is very rewarding to me. I have enjoyed teaching swimming to children with special needs and making adaptations to my instruction to meet their needs. In my many field experiences as a Senior Education major,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down...
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Pittsburgh, PA
58 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have extensive experience teaching preschool age, K-12 teacher sub and speech pathologist, and caregiver for family members. I have experience with special needs children and volunteer experience with HI, deaf, deaf/blind.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Speech Delay
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Pittsburgh, PA
25 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have personal experience with special needs children and I do realize that it takes a lot of patience. I have a sister with multiple disabilities and do understand how frustrating things may seem.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
26 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I studied special education in college, worked as a TSS working with Autistic, ODD, and PDD children, I am a case manager right now at Western Psych. When I was studying special education I fell in love with helping children beat odds everyday.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
21 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have had the pleasure of meeting the two sweetest children, right next door to my home. They are twin boys, one has a learning disability, but he has just started preschool. He is picking up new words everyday. The other is the most beautiful little boy. He has... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disability
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Pittsburgh, PA
41 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have many years of experience caring for people with special needs. My sister whom I love very much is blind, has mental retardation, and cannot speak.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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