Autism Care Walsall

| I am an American living in England for university currently. I have been caring for people (elderly, special needs adults and children) since I was a young child. I cared for my grandfather, Deacon Doctor Diego E.A. Perez. When I wasn't caring for Deacon Perez, I would either be babysitting special needs children (mostly children with ADHD or Autism ranging all over the spectrum) or volunteering with a group of special needs adults (Any type of disability I helped with at this group) that I met through a volunteering program at my high school. I have patience with the elderly and people with special needs. I have compassion for the disabled, which transcends the awkwardness that can come with helping in the bathroom or general hygiene. Ever since I was a child, I have been caring for people who needed specialized help, like my cousin, who was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and lived with me. I also competed in competitive storytelling and chorus, which makes putting kids to bed a fun task. I also used to help run a daycare at my middle school (12-14) for toddlers (some of whom were special needs) where we would do fun arts and crafts.

| With a grandad that had dyslexia and autism, a nephew with autism and a little sister with a ADHD I truly believe I am the special family helper. With the patience and tolerance needed I’m respectful and caring towards children and adults alike.

| I worked with different individuals with different needs such individuals suffering from dementia, epilepsy. Autism

| I don't have work experience of this nature but I have an 18 year old son with autism & learning difficulties so I'm experience in that way.

| I have experience of working with children with a wide range of special needs. Incuding Autism,Complex Needs and Global Delay.

| My current role is a specialist teaching assistant for children aged 3-4 with variety of communication needs to physical and complex needs. I have additional training in autism awareness,epilepsy awareness,gastronomy and nasal tube feeding.

| I worked in care homes and in hospitals caring for individuals with different ailments. I enjoyed caring for individuals with autism and liked putting them at the centre of everything I did. I involved their relatives in all decisions. I also trained to be a nurse although I did not finish my training due to personal reasons.