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Genevieve G.


Somerville, MA

$23-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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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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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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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
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"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 daughter and our family has known Erin since high...

Reviewed by Sue M.

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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

5.0

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Hello, I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work. I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

5.0

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I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed 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.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Reviewed by Peter G.

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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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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,...
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"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 me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My...

Reviewed by Jenna V.

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Alexis S.


Quincy, MA

$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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Hi there! I'm Alexis. I am a 26-year-old graduate student from Grand Valley State University for Social Work. I am new to the Boston area and seeking my next great opportunity with a wonderful family. Having younger brothers, my caregiving started at a young age. I have education on early childhood development and family...
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"Alexis is very friendly and is a good communicator. She always arrives on time and is very dependable. We hired her to provide care for our special needs son and she has been wonderful. We would highly...

Reviewed by Erin L.

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Greer M.


South Boston, MA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I have been working as a kindergarten teacher in an inclusion classroom for the past three years. I have worked with students with a variety of special needs, such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays. I am currently pursuing a license in severe disabilities.
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Madison R.


Boston, MA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experience With Autistic, Down Syndrome And Cerebral Palsy Children And Young Adults

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I worked for a family with a child with Cerebral palsy, babysitting for two years. I also watched and separately cared for a child with psychosis, another child with autism and another with down syndrome while working for a year with a non-profit called RISE in Orem Utah.
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Emily L.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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I have extensive experience with special needs care, especially for elementary school children. I interned in a classroom for students with intensive special needs and diagnoses. I have experience with a large deal of the ASD spectrum, from high function to very low nonverbal. I also work with children with cerebral palsy and...
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Sarah F.


Winchester, MA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full Time Special Needs Caregiver

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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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Priscilla P.


Malden, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'll Bring Love And Joy To Your Kids

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I am a graduated physical educator, certified personal trainer, gymnastics coach, and teacher, and I started working with special needs kids in this role. Worked with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) kids. It's been such a gratifying job that I want to have the opportunity to help other kids develop their...
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Allison C.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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I am a full time occupational therapist in a public school where I work with students pre-k to 12th grade with autism, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, and more. I also have experience working in physical rehabilitation including spinal cord injuries, stroke, and TBI. Though I work a typical school schedule, I am...
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Zoya R.


Dorchester, MA

$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I am a care giver to a 22-year-old girl with down syndrome on Saturdays and Sundays. My family also has a close family friend with a son with down syndrome. A lot of the time he needed someone to stay with him while his longer was at work. A lot of the time I would take care of him until his mother came home. She never had any...
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Kaitlyn L.


Quincy, MA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

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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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Hannah E.


Medford, MA

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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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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Taylor R.


Medford, MA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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Throughout my time at UMass Amherst, I have created a passion for learning about psychology and how it ties to special education. I have worked as a substitute teacher at Amherst High School in the special education department. I am also CPR certified. I have experience with developmental delays, Autism, Down Syndrome, and so...
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Evelyn P.


Quincy, MA

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have worked in the special education community for 15 years. I began my road to education as a daycare teacher. We had a child with Down syndrome and I immediately knew I needed to modify things for the student to develop. I now am a special education teacher with experience with several disabilities including autism, angelmen...
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Kenisse M.


Hyde Park, MA

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have had experience working with children who have had special needs such as Autism, Down-syndrome, ADHD, OCD just to name a few for the past few years in a "Inclusive" school setting as well as a Day Care. I am some one who is very passionate about teaching children and making change possible when most needed. It makes me...
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Alexandra K.


Brighton, MA

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Ali and I am a student studying neuroscience. I am a certified EMT-B, CPR and First Aid certified, I know basic ASL, have worked with with children on the autism spectrum and with down syndrome, and have personal experience with ADHD. I also own a car.
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Emma R.


Boston, MA

$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I've known I've wanted to work with kids since I was 10 years old! I spent 2 years as an RBT in ABA working with kids with autism from ages 3-14, nannied for a kindergartner for 2 years in high school, and have experience as a camp counselor/lifeguard (including several campers with ADD or other learning differences). I also...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Somerville, MA

Erin M.

5.0

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 daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to spend time with our daughter. She truly...

- Sue M.

Athena Z.

5.0

Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can.

- Peter G.

Hannah M.

5.0

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 me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with her fun personality and love for...

- Jenna V.

Alexis S.

5.0

Alexis is very friendly and is a good communicator. She always arrives on time and is very dependable. We hired her to provide care for our special needs son and she has been wonderful. We would highly recommend her.

- Erin L.

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