I have 2 years of professional experience caring for children w/ special needs, as well as 8 years of personal experience. I was a Behavioral Tech. who cared for folks with ASD who often had other comorbidities, & provided behavioral therapy as well as teach fine motor skills, daily life skills, etc. I am CPR certified, First-Aid certified, & Safety-Care certified to prevent, reduce & manage challenging behaviors like aggression & self-injury during crisis. I also have family w/ level 2 & 3 autism who i've cared for, and 4 years of volunteering. I am also autistic, & the lived experience has helped me better care for, connect, & teach kids since there's common ground. I know how to facilitate safe & developmentally appropriate activities, & know how to understand multiple forms of communication. I love caring for children w/ special-needs because there isn't enough people who go into it with the love, joy, empathy, or patience they should have; & every child deserves exceptional care.