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Meet Marissa
38yrs
female
Speaks English, Spanish
I have a stepson who has been diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder. I feel that caring for...
I have a stepson who has been diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder. I feel that caring for children with these types of disorders/syndromes requires a special kind of person who is compassionate, understanding, and can adapt to that child's needs - because they often relate to others differently than other children do - to create a positive interaction between child and caregiver.
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Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Infant (up to 12 months)
Youth (1 to 11 years)
Teen (12-17 years)
ADD
ADHD
Aspergers
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Blindness/visual impairment
Dyslexia
Tourette Syndrome
CPR training
First Aid training
Marissa can also help with:
Bathing/grooming/hygiene
Blood sugar testing
Dressing assistance
Epi pen injections
Errands/shopping
Feeding
Insulin injections
Meal preparation
Positive behavioral support
Education
Ivy Tech Community College - Sellersburg
Associate's, 2012
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