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Genevieve G.

Special Education Teacher

Somerville, MA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
I have my masters in special education specifically moderate disabilities and have experience working with children and teens with down-syndrome, ADHD/ADD, ASD, cognitive impairment, sensory sensitivity, mental health, cerebral palsy, and more.
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Paraprofessional Working In K-5 Special Education

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am currently a graduate student getting my M. S. in mental health counseling and working full time in a special education subset classroom with K-5 students. I have been working in this role as a paraprofessional for two years, and have close experience with kiddos diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual...
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Sitter/Caregiver

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school

Sue M. says "Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs...

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Passionate Caregiver And Father

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...

Karen B. says "Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly,...

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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children. I have experience babysitting, being a live-in nanny for a 3 + 5-year-old, and...

Care Member says "Our one-year-old had a great time with Anna! She was caring and conscientious with him, a total natural. She was also reliable and responsive to our...

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Babysitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...

Jenna V. says "Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by...

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Babysitter

Allston, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
My interests are definitely with special needs children. I have been a camp counselor at special needs camp and have been responsible for children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Prader-Wili syndrome and more! I have also babysat typically developing children of all ages. I have been a babysitter for six years.
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Newton Center, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have hands-on experience caring for individuals with special needs, including people with Asperger's and Down syndrome. I am calm, patient, and adaptable, and I understand the importance of structure, empathy, and positive reinforcement. I genuinely enjoy supporting each person's unique abilities and needs.
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Camp Counselor

Brighton, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Residential camp counselor for individuals with disabilities. Assist them with activities and daily living tasks. Make sure they were safe and having fun well being as independent as possible. many of the campers had autism, down syndrome, and CP. was trained on how to care for them and what to do if a seizure/emergency...
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Part-time Caregiver

Medford, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have been my little cousin's nanny for 8 years and she has Down Syndrome. I have been her Para at school/after school activities. I have been apart of her IEP meetings, and been her supporter at the Buddy Walk and Special Olympics. She is the reason my goal in life is to have my own Non-profit Theater Company for Special Needs...
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Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Watertown, MA

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$25/hr
I am a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
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Full Time Special Needs Caregiver

Winchester, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Sarah and I have been in the childcare field for eight years now. My experience with children who have special needs is a bit more personal, I have two lovely cousins who have down syndrome. One of my cousins also has autism along with down syndrome, and I care for her a lot. Growing up I have always helped out...
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Winchester, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Since 2019 I have been a teacher specifically for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but also for individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Angelman's Syndrome, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and other related. With this, I have extensive experience with individuals who have seizure disorders and pica and some experience with other related...
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Part-time Caregiver

Medford, MA

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$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi families! My name is Hannah I have been been a nanny for over 10 years now. I have cared for children from a newborn to 14 years old. I have cared for special needs majority of my life. I work as a paraprofessional in an intensive learning program for children on the autism spectrum. I have been a PCA for my little cousin...
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Evening/ Night Babysitter

Boston, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a few years of official babysitting experience with a family friends 2 young children, but I also grew up in a big family and would often watch my younger cousins and/or 2 siblings. My one sister has Down syndrome and I have a lot of experience with special needs individuals. In addition to babysitting, I was also a...
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Therapeutic Caregiver Senior Support Military And Veterans

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Professional Summary Reliable Therapeutic Caregiver 15 years of Experience, who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs Anxiety, Depression,...
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Part Time Sitter, Driver, And Helper For Those With Special Needs

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Shoshana and I have 4 years of experience working with individuals with special needs, including autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. In 10th grade, I created a non-profit organization (Wishing' U Well) which is a platform geared towards the health and wellness of the special needs community. Through...
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Brookline, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I am an outgoing and active occupational therapy graduate student at Boston University. I have worked at a sleep away camp for teens and adults with disabilities (cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, etc.) every summer since I was 17 years old. I worked this past summer at a camp for 3rd-6th graders with autism and down...
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Loving Caregiver

Quincy, MA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have regularly volunteered in Special Education classes. I am also a gymnastics coach, in addition to being a licensed therapeutic foster parent. I have worked with children with autism, down syndrome, ADHD/ADD, learning disabilities and disorders, and behavior needs. I really enjoy working with children of all abilities and...
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Recent Down syndrome care reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA

Down Syndrome Care in Somerville, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 49 listed Down syndrome care

Erin M.

Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We...

- Sue M.

Denzil P.

Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is...

- Karen B.

Anna Z.

Our one-year-old had a great time with Anna! She was caring and conscientious with him, a total natural. She was also reliable and...

- Care member

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