Find Trusted Down Syndrome Care Near Me in Melrose Park, IL

Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)

My name is Rashun . I have worked with adults and children with special needs for Over 5 Years. I have worked as a hands on counselor for those with special needs. I also lived with and helped take care of my nephew with Down syndrome and another nephew with ADHD. I provide a loving and caring environment. I also have an... show more

I worked with a toddler in the infant room who had Down syndrome. When she moved to the toddler room, she was able to communicate with us when she wanted more to eat or drink. She was able to walk but did it slowly.

My experience with special needs came from a previous family that I nannied for. The young boy had ADHD and required medication, counseling and follow through on behavior modification techniques. Another experience was a young boy I tutored who had Down Syndrome. He was a high functioning little guy who was able to learn to read... show more

My name is Leonor, I'm originally from Peru. for the past 30 years of my life I have devoted most of it to teaching, tutoring, and taking care of children. I realized at an early age that this was my passion in life, what makes me smile and brings me Joy. Over my years of teaching children I have come across all different types... show more

Hello, I'm Diana! I've worked with children with Down syndrome. I know each person has different levels to their disability thus individual care is needed.

Hi there! My name is Naomi. I have always enjoyed working with and helping people of all ages. I have been around young children in my family my entire life, as well as babysitting nights and weekends for the last 6 years! I have also worked with a close family friend who has Down syndrome, a child with cognitive disabilities... show more

I grew up with a developmentally delayed older sister which has given me a great deal of experience with a variety of different needs. In addition, I was selected to be an aide at my local high school to work with the special education program for a portion of the day, which I have been doing for for the past 2 years. I'm... show more

Hello, my name is Emily and I have worked with special needs kids for as long as I can remember. My mom was a special needs teacher, and she taught me everything she knows. I have 2 years of paid experience tutoring kids with special needs, and over 10 years of volunteer experience. I volunteered at a special needs dance class,... show more

I am a registered nurse, graduated from Boston College in 2021, looking to fulfill your childcare/petcare needs! I have experience with infants up to 12-year-olds and truly enjoy babysitting. I also have experience with children with a wide range of special needs as I have worked as a teacher's aid and camp counselor at a... show more

Hello! My name is Maria and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborn-15 years old). I was also a therapeutic assistant at a special needs schools working with kids who have autism, and Down's syndrome. I would love to find a position that allows me some time to work on my school work. I currently... show more

During high school I took two classes helping out with special needs students. I have a cousin who is schizophrenic and another cousin who has down syndrome. I absolutely would love to help out, and I have plenty of experience.

I have experience caring for my sister with Down Syndrome as well as kids with a variety of disabilities. I was a teacher's assistant at a special eds summer school for years and am now a nurse on a neurology/neurosurgery unit so I care for patients with strokes, seizures, ALS, traumatic injuries, etc.

I have been caretaking for an elderly couple and their youngest child who has special needs for the past year. This has given me experience working with folks who have down syndrome and moderate-middle stage Alzheimer's. Prior to caretaking I worked as a farmer and a journalist. I love using my passion for cooking and... show more

I have been working with children for 3 years and have worked with special needs children multiple times throughout my career as a nanny. I have cared for children with Down's syndrome, Autism, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as children with physical needs such as leg and back braces. I am also a certified nursing assistant... show more

Hi, My name is Tanya. I am interested in working as special needs provider. I have worked with adults with disabilities for 8 years. I am currently working for Chicago Public Schools for 2 years now. I work with grades pre-k through 12th. Their ages are 3 years through 17 years. I also work with special need kids as well. My... show more

Hi there! Glad you found me. For over 3 years now I have been a tutor, companion, and provided assistance to children with special needs including (but not limited to) Autism, CP, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing disorders. I am highly proficient in ASL and well versed in AAC. I worked at Chicago Speech Therapy where I... show more

Hello I'm TJ a Newly single mother of two looking for work that won't take me too far from home. A bit about me: I grew up in a large New Orleans family, and have been taking care of siblings and cousins for as long as I can remember. I started as an employed nanny during my second half of high school for a family of five... show more

Greetings! My name is Kayode. I am very friendly and easy to get along with . I love the crack jokes making my clients happy. Direct support professional with 7years experience as well as working in the mental health field. I have worked in all different types of settings working with Cognitive flexibility , down syndrome ,... show more

Previously, I spent 2 wonderful years in Special Education within the Fairfax County Public School system in Mclean, Virginia before moving to Wilmette. During that time our students presented with the most severe conditions such as Down syndrome and Autism, many were non-verbal. For the past 5 years, I have been working... show more