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Shannon F.

FULL-TIME

Shannon F.

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Worcester, MA

$20-30

Hourly rate

8

Years exp.

Meet Shannon

26yrs

female

Speaks English

When I was 10 my youngest sibling was born with Down Syndrome. My love for them is what propelled me into wanting to work with children with special needs....

When I was 10 my youngest sibling was born with Down Syndrome. My love for them is what propelled me into wanting to work with children with special needs. In high school, I was involved in Best Buddies, Challenger Teams, Special Olympics, and I nannied other children with Down Syndrome. When I started college I began to work with children with ASD. From babysitting, I became a Behavior Technician and have worked as a BT for three years for Autism service companies. From this job, I have learned and acquired a variety of experiences/techniques on how to motivate kiddos and reduce problem behaviors. I am passionate, patient, caring, and very attentive to children's needs and safety. I have experience working with non-vocal children, children with aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, bolting, noncompliance, and tantrums.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Shannon can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bladder management assistance
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Stimming attendance
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Education

    Salem State College

    Bachelor's

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