45yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

Hi! As a nanny and in other fields, I've worked for several families with children diagnosed as having varying degrees of and types of special needs. In my nanny career, I spent 10 yrs with a family of 4; fraternal twin boys 4 months of age both w/ autism, and later a younger sister w/ severe speech delay. I also worked w/ a family whose 3 yrs old daughter was diagnosed w/ an incredibly rare disease known as Mowat-Wilson syndrome (symptoms are like cerebral palsy & autism combined) and her 6-year-old brother. The disease heavily affects mental and physical development. Currently nannying part time for a 32-month-old who has autism and severe speech delay and his 16-month-old brother. I was a PCA for children/adults w/ paralysis, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. I've also worked w/ epilepsy, autism w/ deafness, hyper thyroid & arthritis. It's rewarding to help kids learn to develop, grow and reach their goals.