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Seattle, WA
27 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have been caring for 20-month-old child with special needs 11 hours a day, five days a week for one year. I cared for this preemie who suffered from cerebral palsy, a brachial plexus injury, a stint as result of hydrocephalus and multiple brain bleeds, developmental... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay, Preemies
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Seattle, WA
58 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$30/hour
As a certificated teacher and special education assistant, I now work with children with autism. I have worked with the mentally challenged (MR) and I grew up teaching my sister, as well as taking care of her daily needs. If you have a child requiring extra support... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food...
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Seattle, WA
29 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I was a special education teacher for four and a half years and have taught children from ages 2 to 16 with various disabilities. Currently, I work as a one-to-one paraprofessional with a student with severe autism and OCD. I truly enjoy this population because... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
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Seattle, WA
27 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I recently recieved CPR and nursing assistant certification which allows me professionally approach to the physical needs of children and take care of children with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Senior
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Seattle, WA
22 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I am passionate about enabling children and youth who have special needs to live rich, meaningful lives. I have over eight years of experience working with children and youth who have special needs. I worked at a summer camp as a one-on-one counselor, and assisted... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays,...
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Seattle, WA
32 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$25-$30/hour
I have worked with children who have ADHD and Asperberger's.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers
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Seattle, WA
20 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I work at Children's Hospital in the therapy pool department. Twice a week, I have the opportunity to teach one-on-one lessons to children with special needs. This group is extremely diverse, but often prove to be the most relaxing and enjoyable part of my day.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis,...
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Seattle, WA
53 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$25-$30/hour
Some of the most rewarding work of my professional career was the three years that I worked as a skills trainer with students with autism and developmental disabilities. In addition to my administrative, creative and project management roles within marketing,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental...
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Seattle, WA
26 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$30/hour
I have had experience with a few types of special needs over the course of five years in child care, one of whom I baby-sat on a part-time basis. I have had experience primarily with Autism, Down syndrome, and severe ADD/ADHD. I think every special needs child... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Obesity
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Seattle, WA
51 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I do not have a lot of paid experience, as I just like to help out and I seem to have a ton of friends and family with illnesses from cancer to MS. I am currently enrolled at North Seattle CC in their medical program, but I am flexible on the times that I schedule... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer, Diabetes, Mental Illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Thyroid Condition
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Seattle, WA
20 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$50/hour
My brother has muscular dystrophy, and I have helped take care of him. I lived on a farm, and we did a program for children with disabilities and I have been helping with that for over five years. In high school, I volunteered helping the special education classroom.
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Mental Illness, Muscular Dystrophy
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Seattle, WA
41 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I have watched two of my friends children with autism and autism spectrum disorder. I have spent a lot of time around my friend's brother who has Down syndrome and I have cared to for elderly women with blindness/visual impairment and diabetes. I have a certificate... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Diabetes, Down Syndrome
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Seattle, WA
26 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I majored in recreation therapy as undergrad and am going on to grad school to become an occupational therapist. I have worked with Seattle Parks and Recreation Specialized Programs for two years developing and leading programs for youth with disabilities. I am... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness,...
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Dakota L. New!
Seattle, WA
19 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have cared for nine children, three of whom had mental disabilities. My younger brother has ADHD and my younger sister has development delays. My mother has lupus and immune diseases. I am unable to care for sick children because I cannot get my mom sick.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Kaycie L. New!
Seattle, WA
24 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with children of all abilities and it is greatly rewarding. Through my work I have come to many realizations about people, one of them being that no matter what developmental level an individual is at, we all want the same thing. We want a sense of... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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Seattle, WA
49 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$20-$25/hour
I have worked with adults with mental and development disabilities at a school in Shoreline for two years. I worked as an attendant counselor, doing direct care and helping them meet activities of daily living.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
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Seattle, WA
41 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I believe over my years of serving in a restaurant type environment I am able to provide excellent care and support to someone in their home environment. I have had the opportunity to assist with meal preparation, feeding, and movement to guests/clients on many... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Cancer, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges
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Seattle, WA
55 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I am a skilled and experienced early childhood educator, administrator, and care provider. I currently and for the past four years serve part time as a parent educator for a wonderful co-op preschool, and have former experience teaching preschool for seven years,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays,...
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Seattle, WA
23 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with special needs children for five years now. Working with kids with special needs is a passion of mine. It gets me excited, and makes me smile, want to learn more, and want to help out. I think I was born to do this.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis,...
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Seattle, WA
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have 2 years experience in special education. As my elective classes in high school, I was a peer tutor for a 21-year-old man with autism. I would help him with everyday tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands. We would listen to music and dance, play... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Fetal...
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Seattle, WA
66 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have cared for children with ADHD, Aspergers, mental retardation, diabetes, very high IQ, cerebral palsy, autism, attachment disorder. Some were neighbors, friends, referrals, family members. I enjoy the challenge of caring for challenging children. I do not... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental...
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Seattle, WA
30 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I began working with special needs in high school, being a peer tutor to those with special needs. After high school I got a job working at a group home. I worked there for 10 years. I found that I have the patience and kindness needed to do this work, and I've... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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Seattle, WA
27 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$20-$40/hour
I am currently an employee of First Choice Child Care Agency and have been working with a wide range of kids to adults with special needs. I have worked with severe profound in the home setting as well as the classroom working on IEP goals and am comfortable with... More>
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis,...
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Seattle, WA
26 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have tutored children with special needs of all kinds. I also have a degree in psychology and am looking to work with children who have autism in the future.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Seattle, WA
24 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
In the past, I have had the opportunity to gain the following experience with people with special needs: Special Olympics Volunteer Coach- Swimming and Cheer leading, Camp Challenge Camp Counselor, four summers, Teen Group, Elementary co-teacher in self contained... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
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