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San Diego, CA
45 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I work for two respite care providing agencies. I watch high functioning to mildly autistic children and have been doing so for the last three years. My goal is to become a special education teacher.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Aspergers, Autism, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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San Diego, CA
46 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
My 24-year-old son is on the spectrum, and I have 24 years experience in dealing with PDD, (which according to the state of California, a child may only hold this diagnosis in school until the age of 8). I have gone through special needs classes and teachers with... More>
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays
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San Diego, CA
35 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I was caring for a 13-year-old boy with mental retardation. At that time, I did not have any experience working with a child with special needs. I have learned in my classes and in the support group that I am attending a lot about these children. Also, I have a... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Mental Retardation
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San Diego, CA
23 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I lived in Fresno, California for a year. I had a full-time position (DSP- Direct Support Professional). The company is a Christ-centered non-profit ministry of Bethesda Lutheran Homes. I encouraged personal contribute encouragement, guidance and genuine concern... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,...
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San Diego, CA
29 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$30/hour
My passion is working with children, especially those with special needs/disabilities. I just graduated with my masters in education in rehabilitation counseling, focusing on aiding individuals with various disabilities. I have over 20 years of child care experience... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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San Diego, CA
22 years old
8 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been working with children with special needs for eight years. My main focus and education as well as work experience is with children with autism ages 2-13. I have also worked with children and adults with Down syndrome. I am well versed in behavior modification... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Hydrocephaly,...
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Ashley S. New!
San Diego, CA
25 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$5-$20/hour
I have helped to care for my neighbor since he was 2-months- old. He is now 6-years-old. I have spent full days with him, as well as evenings for his parents date nights. I have also had him in my care all weekend when his parents were out of town (He was either... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies, Obesity, Speech Delay
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San Diego, CA
31 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I was a special education teacher for students with learning disabilities. I also tutored students with learning disabilities that lived in a shelter. I love working with all children. We all learn differently.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Obesity, Tourette Syndrome
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San Diego, CA
49 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I am a very experienced caregiver and mom. I love working weekends, am flexible, and very compassionate. I have both professional and personal experience with special needs. My daughter just graduated from UC Berkeley and my son is at MBHS and my very challenging "baby".
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental...
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San Diego, CA
70 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I cared for my mother in my home for 22 years after my father died. She herself died in 2006.
Experienced with ages: Senior
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San Diego, CA
47 years old
8 years experience
Part-time
$10-$10/hour
I have been employed in public and private school sector working with special education children for 10 years. I love what I do and the successful outcomes that go with it.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Speech Delay
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San Diego, CA
9 years experience
Part-time
Do you ever wish there was someone close by who would take great care of your kids while you go to work, go shopping, exercise, go to the doctor, get a manicure/haircut, volunteer at your older child's school? Do you already have a great childcare/nanny but need... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies, Fragile X, Mental...
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San Diego, CA
66 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I worked for two years for an after school program which included autistic, Down syndrome, ADD, and retarded children. I also volunteered for two years in a one-on-one relationship with an autistic boy, which proved to be one of the most wonderful relationships... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation
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San Diego, CA
68 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$20-$25/hour
I am a retired RN and retired from school nursing several years ago. I have had experience with many types of special needs children requiring nursing care. However, I am unable to lift over 20-30 pounds.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Seizure Disorder
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San Diego, CA
21 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$20-$40/hour
As a day care center teacher and director, I have worked with students who have a variety of special needs. I have had children under my care who have ADD, ADHD, diabetes, Autism spectrum disorder, various food allergies, and even a cancer patient.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Diabetes
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San Diego, CA
23 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I understand how to deal with children with special needs in different environments, such as home, school, and private centers. I am able to collaborate with parents to see what they would like their child to excel in, and I understand the process of making and... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental...
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San Diego, CA
22 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I enjoy working with those with special needs. I love caring for other people and lending a hand where I can. I am a really empathetic person who has the ability to serve and care for someone when needed. I have worked with children with mental retardation, ADD,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder
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San Diego, CA
25 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
With over two years experience working in educational settings, I have been charged with the care of many students, both general education students and those with special needs. Along with my paid experience, I have volunteered and continue to spend time volunteering... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Speech Delay
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San Diego, CA
21 years old
8 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a Special Education major at the University of Tennessee. I have worked for the Special Olympics for four years.
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San Diego, CA
22 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Growing up, I have baby-sat newborns to 8-year-olds through friends/family. I now have a 3-year-old son. I love working with kids of ALL ages. The past three years, I have worked for a company who specialized in in-home care for those with mental disabilities/mental... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Seizure Disorder
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San Diego, CA
23 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$30/hour
I recently move to sunny California. Before this, I was living in Minnesota. While I was up there, I gave therapeutic horse back riding lessons to children with a variety of both mental and emotional disorders.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Mental Illness, Tourette Syndrome
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San Diego, CA
32 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$20-$30/hour
I have gone through SEEC training to care for school aged child with autism and ADHD. The job was one-on-one in mainstream classroom. I have also been a teacher aide in a Special Needs classroom working with small groups.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay, Mute
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San Diego, CA
42 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
The care I provided was simply sitting with a young child while my children played with them. In caring for special needs children, we gained an experience at a different pace and understanding. Since I home school, all our experiences are an adventure.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies
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San Diego, CA
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I haven't had a chance to work with people with special needs but I feel like it is something I would be good at. I feel like I am a very understanding person and that I will be able to make the children feel at ease around me.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Dwarfism, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Speech Delay, Thyroid Condition
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San Diego, CA
26 years old
9 years experience
Full-time
$10-$50/hour
I enjoy helping others and have a qualified nursing background. I am CPR certified also.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Heart...
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