Special Needs Care in Owen Sound

| I am a single Mom to my 4 year old son with a global delay, sensory processing disorder and selective eating disorder. I am a DSW - developmental services worker. I have worked with kids and adults with many different disabilities.

My youngest son had severe Cerebral Palsy. He was 8 when he passed away in 2008. I have extensive experience working with children and youths with special needs. I worked for Easter Seals for 5 years providing in home service to families. I worked for 8 years at a treatment center in Toronto with dual diagnoses children and youths. I was a nanny for 2 families. One child had severe Autism and the other Spastic Cerebral Palsy. I'm experienced with non verbal children was responsible for designing communication boards. I know a bit of sign language and willing to learn more if required. I have good knowledge on feeding tubes and suction machine; my son needed both.

| I know how stressful it can be to find a competent, caring and compassionate person to care for a loved one with special needs. I have over 13 years experience working with individuals of all ages living with both cognitive and physical disabilities. I have worked for Ontario March of Dimes, Thames Valley Children's Centre, Community Living, long-term care facilities and various private companies. I am trained in applied behaviour analysis, intensive behaviour intervention, crisis prevention and intervention, first aid, CPR/AED. I am a trained Occupational/ Physical Therapy Assistant with a graduate certificate in psychosocial rehabilitation. I am available to provide various types of care including respite. I am an empathetic, responsible person and passionate about helping others. Please feel free to call with any questions.

| I completed an advanced diploma in Child and Youth Care, followed by a graduate certificate in Autism and Behavioural Sciences, I have 5 years of respite experience as well as school board, ABA therapy experience. I look forward to hearing from you!