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Autumn H.

PART-TIME

Autumn H.

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Oak Ridge, TN

$14-19

Hourly rate

2

Years exp.

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Meet Autumn

19yrs

female

Speaks English

Caring for individuals with special needs requires a multifaceted approach centered on understanding and respecting their unique abilities and challenges....

Caring for individuals with special needs requires a multifaceted approach centered on understanding and respecting their unique abilities and challenges. It involves providing individualized support tailored to their specific needs, whether physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental. This can range from assistance with daily living activities like dressing and eating, to providing access to specialized therapies and educational resources. Effective care emphasizes promoting independence and inclusion, a sense of belonging and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. It also necessitates open communication and collaboration among caregivers, family members, educators, and healthcare professionals to ensure a consistent and supportive environment. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance quality of life and enable individuals with special needs to thrive and participate fully in society.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Speech delay
  • Autumn can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bladder management assistance
    Bowel management assistance
    Feeding
    Positive behavioral support
    Respiratory care
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Assistive technology/AAC

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