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ABA therapists in Palatine, IL

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Olivia T.


Palatine, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Caregiver

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I have been working with individuals with special needs since I was in High School. I started off volunteering for a special recreation association for various programs. After my freshman year of college, I worked as an inclusion aide for kiddos with autism and other special needs. I loved it. I worked for that company for 3...

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jacqueline. I am available to watch for date nights and such. Make sure to shoot me a message to see if I'm able to help. I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Psychology May 2022. I love working with kids. I was a preschool teacher for 2. 5 years at a preschool program through my high...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hey! My name is Kaylah, I am 22 years old with 2 beautiful daughters ages 2 years old and 7 months old. I am a RBT (registered behavioral therapist), I have experience working with special needs, working in daycares, working in ABA facilities, nannying for families etc. I absolutely love babies and kids. I have worked with...
Kaylah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist

5.0

(3)

Hello! I am Nicole! I am the oldest of seven children and have been babysitting since I was 10. As I grew up I continued that passion for taking care of kids by completing my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development. I recently began my MSW with a PEL certification to become a school social...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is my neighbor and I have known her for 1.5 years. She is excellent with kids and goes above and beyond with them, such as working on their letters and numbers. She is very kind, patient, and always has a smile. I would trust her with my 3 girls anytime! "

Shannon G.

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Yonaira D.


Chicago, IL

$21/hr3 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! A graduate student soon to receive a masters degree. At the moment I am working full-time as a case manager at a non-profit mental health agency but unfortunately due to my internship I am unable to continue my full-time work and my current job does not do part-time. I am in class only on Tuesdays afternoon but my internship...
Yonaira can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Yonaira has supported our family whenever we need help with our two boys. She is very flexible, fun, and easy to work with."

Michael T.

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Isabel S.


Chicago, IL

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Kid At Heart!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Isabel. I am a 22-year-old experienced babysitter. I have been taking care of children for 5 years. In addition to that I have also worked as an ABA/Behavior therapist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders Inc. This has given me the opportunity to work with children in a clinical setting from ages...
Isabel can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Both of my sons loved Isabel. My 5-year old literally. Their favorite thing they liked about her was that she actually listened to them(which apparently mom and dad don't. We will definitely hire her again."

Brian B.

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Vanessa S.


Skokie, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Dependable & Professional License ABA therapist 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, My name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I worked as a lead teacher & ABA Therapist. As a Childcare specialist, I am...
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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My two girls, 3 and 6, loved hanging out with Branndi. She kept them busy and happy with fun activites. She also helped out this struggling mom when I couldn't find reliable care! An absolute gem"

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Taylor M.


Elmwood Park, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a very experienced caregiver who enjoys loving on little ones. I am an active, fun, and engaging sitter who would be honored to have the opportunity to provide care for your family. I have a plethora of child care experience as a gymnastics coach to an ABA therapist for kiddos diagnosed with Autism. I am adaptable to...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor was the first sitter we hired when we were new to the Cool Springs area. She was very personable, energetic, and easy to talk to. She was playful and engaging with our 3 year old. She had previous infant experience, so I am confident leaving her with our 6...

Molly H.

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Anna S.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Baby-sitter And ABA Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own. We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her."

Lynn S.

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Vanessa S.


Skokie, IL

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Imaginary Children

Dependable & Professional Nanny with 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development, ABA therapist & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, my name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I've been working with children for the past 12 years in position of Nanny,...
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Vanessa is such a sweet heart. Our son diagnosed with ADHD and all our live, we struggle with how to cope through this hard-time. Justin and Alan enjoyed session 1:1 with Miss Vanessa. She provides them her ABA methods by using positive reinforcement and allow them...

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Gabriela R.


Elmwood Park, IL

$24-30/hr3 yrs exp

Working With Friends With Needs

Childcare is hard on its own, but especially with children who's need are different than other children's needs. I am currently at a clinic that focuses on play-based ABA therapy as an ABA-Therapist. I have worked in Kansas as well as Texas as a paraprofessional and RBT. I have also worked in healthcare for patients who are in...
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Khadijah B.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Seasoned Special Needs Helper

Hello everyone, my name's Khadijah. I currently work in ABA as a Registered Behavioral Therapist. I worked with special needs of all ages, from infants to seniors. I am currently a student studying for social work. I have worked in school, home, and residential settings. I have experience with adhd, autism, delayed cognitive...
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Anna S.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

RBT

I currently work as an ABA therapist at a special needs mental health school and clinic in Chicago. I primarily work with children ages 5 to 14 but I have experience with younger children as well. I plan on pursuing a Clinical Psychology doctoral degree at the end of this year with an emphasis on child and adolescent therapy! I...
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Michelle A.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr2 yrs exp

I currently hold a degree in psychology with a specialization in psychiatry, concentration in pre-medicine and mathematics minor. I also have a Masters in Biomedical Sciences. As of now, I am currently working on my Masters in Clinical Psychology Counseling Practice. I have worked as an ABA therapist for children that are on...
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Maria O.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For PT Job

Working with people with disabilities was introduced to me at a young age by having a sister with a severe intellectual disability. By high school, I knew I wanted to become a special education teacher. Throughout undergrad, I worked as an ABA therapist for children who have autism and worked in a before-school program. As a...
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Athena P.


Chicago, IL

$40-50/hr4 yrs exp

Authentic Grounds

Hi there! My name is Athena, and I have a B. S. in Biology with a minor in Psychology. I have about 4 years of professional experience working with neurodivergent folks ages ranging from 5 years to 67 years old as an ABA therapist. Outside of ABA, I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents in...
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Molly C.


Libertyville, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With Teaching, Recreation, Behavioral Therapist Experience

I graduated with a master's in Applied Behavior Analysis in April 2024. I currently work at an ABA clinic with kiddos on the spectrum ages ranging from 2-10. In my free time, I'm usually spending my time studying for my board exam to become a BCBA, reading fiction novels, walking my dog, or spending time with family/friends. I...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I started working with kids when I started my job as a Behavioral Therapist for children who have been diagnosed with Autism. In my spare time, I like to paint, and be outside when the weather is nice. My skills include ABA, patience, creativity.
Keeana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Madison F.


Gilberts, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as positive, creative, and caring. I like working with kids because they are so brilliant. I love helping children grow into smart and brave adults. Whether it be crafts, games, or a mini-lesson, I love watching kids learn. My skills include autism child-care, history in swim lessons and life...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent ABA therapist reviews in Palatine, IL

Nicole A.

5.0

Nicole was an excellent candidate to watch our son. She was easy to talk to and showed a genuine interest in our family. I was impressed with her flexibility and effort to do what was best for our family. Ultimately, we went with an in-home nanny. Any family would be lucky to have Nicole as their...

- Molly S.

Yonaira D.

5.0

Yonaira has supported our family whenever we need help with our two boys. She is very flexible, fun, and easy to work with.

- Michael T.

Isabel S.

5.0

Isabel is one of the best babysitters we've had! She is wonderful with our daughter: patient, fun, safe, and kind. She responds quickly to requests to babysit and is extremely reliable. We always reach out when we need a sitter and will continue to do so.

- Susan S.

Branndi C.

5.0

Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6 months until 21 months, when she’ll be starting school. Branndi has a beautiful and unique gift in how she cares for children. She has an innate sense...

- Care member

Taylor M.

5.0

We recently spent the weekend in Nashville and needed someone to watch our 2 children (ages 7&8) so we could have a date night. After reading her reviews and speaking with her we decided that Taylor would be a good fit, and boy were we wrong because she was a GREAAAT fit!!! She arrived on time with...

- Kenneth B.

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