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4 years experience·
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I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...
Care Member says "Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured...
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Hi, my name is Leilani. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Health Informatics. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. I have a very big family so taking care of kids is something I've always done and enjoyed. I have a sister with special needs and have been a caretaker for her for years. She has mosaic Down syndrome,...
Care Member says "Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and gets great...
I have multiple years of experience working with children with special needs, particularly children with autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, speech delays, and developmental delays.
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I have worked with kids with special needs intermittently since 2019 with a variety of diagnoses including Down syndrome, autism, and other intellectual/developmental disabilities.
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Repositioning. I have experience with ASD, Fragile X, Down Syndrome in 3 different settings. Public schooling, specialty school, and currently at a clinic.
I have tons of experience working with people with disabilities. In the past I was a PCA to man with Downs syndrome. I also have spent the past 6 summers working at a sleepaway camp for adults with a range of abilities.
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I work currently with a boy who has autism, and I have been surrounded by people with special needs my entire life. I love working with people of all ages who are neurodivergent and need extra assistance. Between autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and more, I have the patience, empathy, and understanding to get the job done while also...
I graduated with a degree in Recreation Therapy from Georgia Southern in 2017. Since graduating, I have been a 1:1 paraprofessional for a 16-year-old student with Down syndrome, a therapy aid at a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten for kids with Autism and Down syndrome, a special recreation coordinator for teens & adults,...
I am a Northern Arizona University graduate with a Bachelor's in Special Education and Elementary Education and certified teacher. Special Education is especially important to me because I have a brother with Down syndrome, however, I have a passion for teaching students at all ability ranges and ages. I have three years of...
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Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love socialize and care for others.
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I have over 14 years experience working with children in the educational setting. I started out as a teacher assistant caring for special needs students. I then went on and continued my career in the special education field as a paraprofessional. I was a one on one para for a special needs girl with down syndrome for 7 years. I...
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10 years experience·
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I'm a semi-retired grandma who has experience working with children and adults with various disabilities. These include assisting those with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, ADHD, etc. As well, I am a former Special Olympics coach.
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Hi! I'm a mother of 3, I have experience with special need kids. As I am a mother of a son with down syndrome! I'm very patient and loving. I am also very good at multitasking! I love to socialize and care for others.
Hello! I'm Phoebe! I love working with kids and have done so for about 5 years now. I started babysitting at 15. I grew up homeschooled and ended up teaching a children's baking class in a homeschool program in LA. I also have been a TA for that same program. I've babysat a 2-year-old boy with Down syndrome daily about two years...
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Hello! I'm a Special Education major at the University of Dayton (graduating May 2025) on track to become a certified teacher. I have over 5 years of nanny and babysitting experience with children ages 0-12, including those with special needs such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and chronic health conditions. I'm currently...
My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
Laurence L. says "Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's...
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10 years experience·
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I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. Some with autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, etc. I have been a caregiver for over 19years and I'm a mom of three.
Patrick D. says "I hired Eileen to help take me to an outpatient procedure and ensure I was ok after. She was punctual, extremely professional and helped make it a very...
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10 years experience·
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I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
I have been caring for children since I was 12 then, in high school I received my infant, toddler and school age assistant/lead teaching licenses as well as SIDS, CPR, AED and first aid certification. I then did a school-to-work program, serving children K-6. In college I worked at two child care centers that served 6 week-...
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The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated Down syndrome care is 5.0
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Down Syndrome Care in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 45 listed Down syndrome care
Jaclyn M.
Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt...
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Leilani M.
Leilani has been such an amazing caregiver for our baby girl (less than 1 year old). Our daughter lights up anytime she sees Leilani and...
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Erica M.
Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really...
- Laurence L.
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