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Meet Melissa
0yrs
female
Speaks English
I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and I have worked with children with special needs for 3+ years. I decided to go back to school in order to...
I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and I have worked with children with special needs for 3+ years. I decided to go back to school in order to become a therapist and work with special needs to advocate for them, show others that they can do anything that others can, and to help give them an opportunity for independence.
Highlights
Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Infant (up to 12 months)
Youth (1 to 11 years)
Teen (12-17 years)
Adult (18-64 years)
ADD
ADHD
Aspergers
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Blindness/visual impairment
Cerebral Palsy
Cognitive disabilities
Dwarfism
Dyslexia
Developmental delays
Down syndrome
Fragile X
Mobility challenges
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Sensory Integration Disorder
Speech delay
CPR training
First Aid training
Occupational therapist
Melissa can also help with:
Ambulation
Bathing/grooming/hygiene
Bed baths
Brushing protocol
Dressing assistance
Errands/shopping
Feeding
House cleaning
Laundry
Meal preparation
Seizure attendance
Stimming attendance
Transferring/body lifting
Assistive technology/AAC
Education
South University - Savannah
Associate's, 2019
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