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In high school, I became part of the special education program for an entire year. I also excelled in an Early Childhood Special Needs course. I volunteered in assisting creating a full "prom experience" for the Special Education Program.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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I am interested in working with special needs children or adults because they need a certain type of care that I feel I can provide. I have worked with children who have developmental delays, autism, as well as working with adults with cerebral palsy. I enjoyed...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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I currently work with adults whose needs include help with disability and illnesses as well as companionship. I am interested in working with all adults in their homes providing the service that is suited to their specific need. Also, available to accompany the...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder
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While in college, I worked for PARC (Pinellas Association for Retarded Children) and also worked with mentally challenged adults. I help the adults with the transition to more independent living.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation
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Since I worked in the emergency room for three years, I worked with diabetic patients and would feel comfortable giving insulin. I was also an EMT working with a fire department. Two of the three children I baby-sat for have ADHD and the third has ADD.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Seizure Disorder
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I've been working with children and adults, as well as taking care of a couple family members of my own with developmental disabilities. I am trained in the medical field and I enjoy knowing that I make a difference in a person's life.
Experienced with ages: 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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My experience with children of special needs includes working at a summer day camp with a 7-year-old girl with Autism and a 9-year-old boy with Down syndrome. They participated in all activities with the other children, including field trips around the community....
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Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation
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I worked as a teacher's aide at The Gertrude Barber Center many years ago. I enjoy caring for children of all ages and abilities.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Multiple Sclerosis
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I cared for a Down syndrome child many years ago. I am very caring and patient which are the qualifications needed for this kind of work.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Down Syndrome, Seizure Disorder
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Hi, my name is Virginia. I have enough experience in taking care with kids with special needs because I take care of my own daughter. She had a G-tube for more than a year, and I am a CNA with five years of experience in nursing homes, and patient's homes.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Obesity, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
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I have over 10 years of experience working in inpatient residential treatment programs with both adults and children. I have experience in a variety of for profit business positions associate with direct customer service, personal service, and teaching. I have...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Cancer, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental Illness,...
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I worked in a center through the state of NJ, with clients in our cottages and hospital area that had special needs, in many different ways. My job was to give support, caring, understanding, patience, and lots of love.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory...
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My younger brother is developmentally delayed, so I grew up caring for those with special needs. Seeing them grow and flourish warms my heart.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Developmental Delays, Mobility Challenges, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Speech Delay
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In high school I worked with special needs elderly. I have also worked as a nanny for three children under three during my undergrad years. I was previously a social worker for the mentally ill. I am looking to connect with another family and have one-on-one with children.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Deafness, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
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My nephew is a special needs child and I have cared for him for the past four years. I have worked with multiple kinds of disabilities. I feel extra-rewarded when I get to touch the lives of these very special kids.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Prader Willi, Tourette Syndrome
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Jessica B.
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I have worked with children as a foster mother, as a behavior specialist in a treatment setting for children with emotional/behavior disorders, and as a life-skills coach for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,...
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In the last 10 years working on the children's ward in the hospital, I was exposed and also took care of several children with specials needs, example autistic children, premature babies.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Diabetes, Down Syndrome
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I have passion for helping others. I have some experience as a volunteer working with children with disabilities. I am currently a nursing student at the University of South Florida. I love the outdoors and sports. My hobbies include sewing and photography.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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I have a young, male cousin that suffers from Fragile X Syndrome and am familiar with the hardships a severe disability can cause on an otherwise functioning family. I understand the need for as many supports as possible so that the child is able to advance toward...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder
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I am an LPN, with years of experience. I love helping people with special needs, because I can make a difference. I have a lot of time and patience. I have a cousin who has special needs, so I feel I know how I can play and teach things.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Heart...
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As a Florida Mentor employee, I was responsible for providing local human services with an array of quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and other catastrophic injuries...
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Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy,...
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I grew up with a mother who worked with special needs children and spent most summers and school vacations working with her. That was a long time ago, however, I learned love and compassion for those with special needs. I also learned that they are capable of great...
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Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder
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I have worked with a variety of children in my experience in residential programs, as a foster care case manager, and as a medical social work intern. I am patient, mature, and caring. I am currently earning my master's degree in social work.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Epilepsy, Fetal...
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I first started working with individuals diagnosed with developmental disorders in 1992. I loved it. The position was very fulfilling and I had tremendous job satisfaction. The position required me to instruct individuals with developmental disorders on life skills...
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Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation
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Jessica P.
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I am a 29 year old mother of two. I have been a LPN for 5 years, working in pediatrics and home health. I am looking to open my home a few hours a week to children with or without special needs. No pets.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Muscular Dystrophy,...
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