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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
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
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
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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San Diego, CA
23 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am currently employed through the San Diego Unified City School District as a special education technician. I spent a year subbing throughout the district where I was able to gain experience in a variety of classrooms (pre-K though high school) as well as being... More>
Experienced with ages: 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
$20-$30/hour
I worked as a Home Aide for a severely autistic boy and his two younger brothers. One of his brothers was diagnosed on the Spectrum. I also attended college for early education, with a concentration in special Education.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafness, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Seizure Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder
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San Diego, CA
24 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have nannied children with Aspergers, ADHD and sensory processing disorder. I've really enjoyed working with these children and have gained so much, professionally and personally. I would love to gain experience and learn more about caring for children with special... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder
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San Diego, CA
24 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I started baby-sitting when I was 14 for families in my parent's church. When I was in college I became a summer nanny for a wonderful family with four children. I also baby-sat during the year for multiple families with multiple children with a range of ages from... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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Melissa B. New!
San Diego, CA
20 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been working with children of all needs my entire life. I am committed to the philosophy of "least restrictive environment" and I have worked extensively with integrating special needs children into a mainstream classroom environment. My specialties include... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Food Allergies,...
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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
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
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
19 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$5-$10/hour
I was a live-in nanny for two young boys who had multiple behavior issues. I also took care of triplet boys who had special needs also.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation
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San Diego, CA
24 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
My previous employment was working as a Preschool Special Education Autism Teacher in a Verbal Behavior classroom. The position was as a long term sub for a teacher on maternity leave so when it came to an end, I was offered a position as a Service Coordinator.... 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 Retardation,...
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San Diego, CA
48 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
51 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$5-$10/hour
I have had experience caring for residents with special needs within continuing care centers and group homes for the developmentally disabled in NYC, although the majority of the residents I have cared for in nursing have not been children. I briefly lived in as... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
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San Diego, CA
36 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
Hi am very much willing to work with those who needs special care for the reason.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebrovascular Accident.
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San Diego, CA
22 years old
9 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I graduated from the University of New Hampshire this past May with my nursing degree. I recently relocated to San Diego and hold a current California RN license. While in school I worked for two home health aide companies caring for an individual on the moderate... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Mobility Challenges, Obesity
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San Diego, CA
23 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I cared for a young boy with Fragile X syndrome for four years. I have also cared for obese children, children with ADHD and Autism.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Fragile X, Mental Retardation, Obesity
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San Diego, CA
46 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I also helped in our church to feed the homeless and take care of the kids while the parents are inside the sanctuary and some special events in our church, which is mostly on the holidays.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Speech Delay
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San Diego, CA
27 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have worked in a residential care facility as a mental health worker dealing with emotional and behavioral disorders. I have also worked as a para educator in special education and a kindergarten enrichment specialist. I have experience with various disorders,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental...
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San Diego, CA
27 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with children with special needs in many different settings. Most recently, I worked with a toddler with cystic fibrosis. I would give him enzymes with every meal and provide chest PT twice a day (when working the full day). In addition, I occasionally... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Celiac, Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies
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