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Carol B.

Counselor, Teacher, Special Needs Care

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been a counselor for over 25 years with the special-needs population and their families. I also do substitute teaching within my home district of New Canaan, Connecticut. I am comfortable and experienced with from newborn to 21+ I am currently a house manager on a part time basis where I do everything household related...
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Special Needs Caregiver

New Canaan, CT

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$20/hr
1 year experience
A longtime educator with experience in working with youth with mild autism and young adults with cognitive disabilities. Most recently worked as a companion to a young woman, age 21, with cognitive impairment. Experience in working with seniors who have mild dementia as well. Please feel free to email me or contact me here....
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Tutor, Teacher, Caregiver, Special Education And Regular Education

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I worked as a therapist with the Special Needs population for approximately 15 years. I became a substitute teacher within my home town teaching k-12. I absolutely love working with children and have extensive experience with families as well.
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Experienced Nanny

New Canaan, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Very lovely and careful with the child's. Responsible and patient. Family oriented. I've been working in the Canaan for the past 10 years
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Rejoice

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
My name is Rejoice Monaghan. I am a very patient and passionate caregiver, I care for the elderly and special needs individuals. It is my calling and passion to become a caregiver. I'm also a student at NCC, studying to become an RN. I will take good care of your loved one as my own loved one. I am looking forward to hearing...
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Souls In Need

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience
Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...

Joan R. says "We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5...

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Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
7 years experience
I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Versatile Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Stamford, CT

4.8(1)
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$34/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Kianza. I currently work for a nonprofit, providing compassionate, home-based care to adults with developmental disabilities. I also have a strong background in child care. I spent seven years as a preschool teacher and worked part-time with the Stamford YMCA after-school program. I am pursuing my bachelor's...

Christine O. says "We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her babysit for...

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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
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Special Needs Childcare Professional

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...

Amanda J. says "Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and...

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Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a seasoned caregiver with experiences working with the elderly having varied medical conditions in the comforts of their home, hospital, group homes, day program and nursing home. Presently, I work with special need people having developmental delay and various intellectual, psychological and physical disabilities. I am a...

Jennyfer J. says "I've know Pablo through work for the past 2 years now, he has been one of the most caring, loving person I've come across since work in this field. What...

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Stamford, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm a certified nursing assistant of 25 yrs stellar references exp with special needs children of all ages and disabilities im trust worthy and very caring, I offer age appropriate activities and take my job very seriously
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Norwalk, CT

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$16/hr
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am an 18-year-old student at UConn Stamford. I have been babysitting for dozens of families for about six years. I have experience with kids of all ages. My brother has ADHD and anxiety so I have experience caring for a child in need of more patience and attention. I can provide references as...
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Norwalk, CT

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello my name is Lucia. I'm 27 years old and I moved here from Italian 6 years ago. I have been a Caregiver for years and recently I started work with an amazing 15-year-old boy with autism syndrome. He have been teaching me a lot and I'm wishing to expand my experience with special needs kids. I speak Italian and Spanish, I...
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Full Time RBT

Norwalk, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Currently I am an RBT (registered behavior technician) which means I work with kids who are on the spectrum, autistic, trauma or problematic behaviors. My work background is as follows: From 2015 to present Day 2025 *I worked for Norwalk Public schools in CT as an ABA therapist for an agency and then as a Bilingual...
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Reliable And Noble

Stamford, CT

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$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a very trustworthy, patient and creative person with approximately 8 years of experience taking care of children from infants to teenagers. Since I am the mother of 2 teenagers aged 15 and 17. Your children will receive proper care and I am willing to do other additional tasks if requested. Personally, I am an organizer,...
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Pound Ridge, NY

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$17/hr
My mom is an Occupational Therapist and I have assisted her at times with children who had Cerebral Palsy.
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Special Needs Provider

Norwalk, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am studying Psychology with a collateral in English and music. I will be graduating with my bachelor's of science in psychology this August 2019! I'm one of 12 children, seven of whom are adopted. My baby brother was born with three holes in his heart and a cleft pallet, and was later diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder. My...
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Stamford, CT

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$25/hr
4 years working with special needs children. I also have sessions later on in the afternoon as a Behavioral Therapist for children with Autism
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  • The average post rate is $26.33/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in New Canaan, CT

Special Needs Child Care in New Canaan, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Lila K.

We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a...

- Joan R.

Kianza R.

We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her...

- Christine O.

Debbie F.

Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very...

- Amanda J.

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