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Meet Melanie
50yrs
female
Speaks English
I am 47 years old and have been caring for kids, adolescents and adults with special needs for 20 years. Starting from a camp counselor for kids with...
I am 47 years old and have been caring for kids, adolescents and adults with special needs for 20 years. Starting from a camp counselor for kids with special needs when I was 16, I then got my Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Penn State University. I have worked professionally for the past 15 years, serving disabilities including but not limited to: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADD, ADHD, Tourette's, Seizure Disorders, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia and mental retardation, just to name a few. I also have extensive experience working with people with physical disabilities such as MS, CP and others.
Highlights
Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
Infant (up to 12 months)
Youth (1 to 11 years)
Teen (12-17 years)
Adult (18-64 years)
Senior (65+)
ADD
ADHD
Aspergers
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Blindness/visual impairment
Cerebral Palsy
Cognitive disabilities
Dyslexia
Developmental delays
Down syndrome
Mental illness
Mobility challenges
Muscular dystrophy
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Willing to care for sick kids
Speech delay
Tourette Syndrome
First Aid training
Melanie can also help with:
Ambulation
Bathing/grooming/hygiene
Blood sugar testing
Errands/shopping
Feeding
House cleaning
Laundry
Long distance transportation
Meal preparation
Positive behavioral support
Repositioning
Assistive technology/AAC
G tubes
Education
Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Bachelor's
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