Special Needs Care Jobs in Deep River

T is inquisitive, creative, imaginative, energetic, and very friendly. She is very verbal and asks lots and lots of questions. T enjoys learning new words and what they mean, and often makes up her own words or signs for things, toys, and people. She loves to draw and will happily draw and narrate stories for her pictures for long periods of time, often based on shows/themes she is currently interested in. She has also started making up elaborate stories with multiple dolls. T prefers to play with older children and adults, especially if they will engage how she wants them to. T is very impulsive and has difficulties with sensory, self regulation, and peer entry with neurotypical peers. Autism/PDA is a dynamic disability so T’s ability to demonstrate skills/meet expectations will fluctuate dramatically depending on environment, sensory input, emotional state, state of regulation, mental energy, health, stress levels, comfort, motivation, and how the instructions were provided. PDA is a nervous system disability, and T does well when she can. For a PDAer, externalized ‘equalizing’ behavior such as hitting/yelling names/biting, etc are a way of trying to help their body regain a sense of control when it feels out of control due to various triggers and cumulative demands. Equalizing behavior is an adaptive strategy (trying to regulate the nervous system) even if the behavior itself is not pro-social. It is not being rude, mean, disrespectful, etc but a call for help. We are looking for someone to facilitate a low demand environment for T, freeing up parents for appointments/self-care.