Hello! I began volunteering at my local Cerebral Palsy Center when I was 14 yrs old, and continued volunteering, eventually landing employment as a teacher and client coordinator there. That was where it all started. I have since worked with adults and children with Autism, MS, Down Syndrome, etc.
I am a Speech/Language...
I am currently a Behavioral Therapist in Danbury CT. I used to work in NYC Public Schools as a Paraprofessional. I have worked with children who have special needs for over 10 years. I have mainly worked and supported children who are on the spectrum and have down syndrome. I put my all into working the kids in my classes, I...
My experience caring for those with special needs is with my beautiful niece with Down Syndrome. I have helped my niece with everyday activities. We have learned to cook and bake meals for the family. We learned to swim, play sports, arts & crafts from painting to building bird houses. Anything that would put a smile on her...
I have worked with children who have special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome to mention just a few. I am very patient and compassionate. I am a mother so l have full experience on children . I have also done baby sitting and helped my sisters to take care of their children.
Portia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
In 2019 I was an intern for 4 weeks in South Africa where I assisted in gross motor development for children with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. In May of 2022 I went back to South Africa to intern at School for Autistic Learners, where I worked under the supervision of the occupational therapist. I led group...