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Diamond B.

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
I worked in a school with students who's ages range from 3-15 with special needs. I worked as an aide for students with autism, Down syndrome, turrets syndrome, ADD, and ADHD. I am currently working as a behavior technician with ABA training.
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Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

Washington, DC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have spent the last two years working with children and adults with special needs. I have experience working with people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, OCD, and nonverbal children. I have a passion for this population and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 20yrs of experience taking care of infants , toddlers and teenagers, special needs autistic and Down syndrome kids of all ages. . I love what I do. I am CPR certified and I am a NON smoker. If u need a reliable dependable kind and caring nanny / babysitter hit me u.
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
8 years experience
I have been working with people with special needs for eight years. I have worked as a paraprofessional in Massachusetts for three years, in both a one-on-one setting and a community setting. In addition, I have extensive experience working with people with Down Syndrome. I am passionate about advocacy for this community, and...
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Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Biology/neuroscience graduate, saving up money before applying for research jobs. I have many years of experience including a year spent helping a family with online school, two years as a preschool assistant, work at a camp for children with Down Syndrome, experience with afterschool care, and time volunteering in the Anne...

Care Member says "Savannah was attentive to the boys, appropriately coaching our toddler to speak more clearly and keeping everybody happy and engaged. "

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Falls Church, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started babysitting at age 14 and realized how much I love child care. I have worked with infants / toddlers and older. I currently work, and have worked at an international boarding school for special needs children and young adults for the past 2 years after graduating college with a degree in psychology. I work with...
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Nanny McPhee - Juliana P.

Bethesda, MD

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$20/hr
5 years experience
It all started when my younger sister was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, I, along with the family, embraced the cause, and started researching, and studying about it to give the best to our little one. Dealing with special children for a lot is difficult, but they are simpler than us, sometimes they have their physical...
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Fun Sitter!

Arlington, VA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 16 years of experience working with children who are special needs as well as children who have learning disabilities! Most of my experience is with children who have Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism! I also have an additional 10 years outside of the 16 working in childcare! I am a nurse assistant and can help with PT, OT,...
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Senior Caregiver And Home Health Aide

Temple Hills, MD

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm dedicated, very dependable, compassionate certified, an experienced Senior Caregiver. I've have been working in this field caring for my son that was born with down syndrome for over 25 years. I decided to take a new path of career caring for family members that needed someone that understood the needs and empathy of the...
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College Grad Seeking Babysitting Opportunities!

Arlington, VA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there, I'm Bess! I am a 22-year-old college graduate based in Arlington, VA with several years of experience in traditional babysitting, supervising children while parents work remotely, and group childcare. I regularly volunteer with nursery and preschool-age children (0-5 years) at my church, a position for which I passed a...
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Alexandria, VA

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$18/hr
Hi! My name is Luisa, I'm from Colombia, I'm an English, French, and Spanish teacher. I have worked with kids the last 4 years, they were children of different ages including, new borns and teenagers, I have experience with special needs, because at the university we worked with kids who have special needs. Also, I took care...
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Silver Spring, MD

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$18/hr
I bring a wealth of expertise in caring for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, microcephaly, and ADHD. While currently pursuing my nursing degree in Brazil, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and attentive care to children and adolescents with diverse needs. With my understanding of developmental challenges and...
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Arlington, VA

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$16/hr
I have worked in a group environment with children and adolescents with developmental delays since I was in high school. I have worked one-on-one with adolescents with autism and Down syndrome. Last summer I was an intern at New England Center for Children which is a school designated for children with autism. I currently have a...
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Part Time Caregiver

Arlington, VA

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$13/hr
In college I majored in Communicative Science Disorders and have a variety of knowledge about autism, down syndrome, dysphasia and more. I worked with special needs children during my senior year of college where I assisted a speech language pathologist in diagnosing and treating child patients. I want to continue working with...
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Arlington, VA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Delmy Objective To obtain a job as a new challenge in life and to complete all goals; work conscientiously using all education, skills, and work experience to be an asset to the company. Experience 8/2017- Present Abingdon Elementary- Arlington Public School Arlington, VA. Teacher Assistant SPED (Autism, Down syndrome,...
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Hyattsville, MD

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$20/hr
Hi, My name is Judy. I have been working with special need children for over a decade. I have taken about 8 hours in child development in college and I am CPR Certified. Within the past 6 years or so, I have been working with kids who have autism, ADD, down syndrome among other diagnosis. I work closely with therapists as needed...
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Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience
Experienced Nanny | Special Needs Background Hi families! I'm an experienced nanny who moved to the area in August 2024. I began working with kids and individuals with special needs back in high school after my brother was diagnosed with autism, and caring for others has been my passion ever since. I am currently looking for a...

Care Member says "Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches...

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Full Time Care Giver

Fort Washington, MD

5.0(0)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Caring!! Dependable!! Professional! Experience-25 years Facilities where I have worked- hospitals , maternity wards-daycare , military bases-mental wards for children-private homes Certificates, cna, CPR, first aid Specialize in , sleep training , infant Care, special needs, Down syndrome, autism Offering , infant -3 years...
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Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi families I'm Julia I'm a bubbly and caring nanny who brings a lot of positive energy into a household I moved to the area in August 2024 and I'm looking for a full time role where I can support a family day to day I started working with kids and children with special needs in high school after my brother was diagnosed with...

Care Member says "Julia is the best!! I cannot say enough about how wonderful she is. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun. She has all of the skills and all of the...

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  • The average post rate is $17.25/hr as of January 2026

Recent Down syndrome care reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Down Syndrome Care in Washington, DC are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 37 listed Down syndrome care

Savannah H.

Savannah was attentive to the boys, appropriately coaching our toddler to speak more clearly and keeping everybody happy and engaged.

- Care member

Julia R.

Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that...

- Care member

Julia R.

Julia is the best!! I cannot say enough about how wonderful she is. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun. She has all of the skills and...

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