I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with or without disabilities and a lifetime of experience with individuals with special needs. Growing up, my favorite cousin had Down Syndrome, a feeding tube, and was only able to communicate through some basic ASL which he inspired me to learn. It was useful at my first teaching jobs where I worked with many children on the Autism Spectrum. I quickly became the go-to teacher for medication administration, nebulizer treatments, insulin pumps, G-tube feedings, and help with students who were struggling in any way. I took time off from teaching to focus on my own children, but in that time I worked as an ABA tutor for elementary students with ASD and as a PCA for a women with Down Syndrome. My goal in life is to be a part, no matter how small, of making someone else's life better. I hope I can be that for you and your loved ones.