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Meet Elissa
62yrs
female
Speaks English
I have been a special needs teacher in two middle schools for a total of 13 years. I have 3 children of my own, one being a special needs child himself. I...
I have been a special needs teacher in two middle schools for a total of 13 years. I have 3 children of my own, one being a special needs child himself. I have worked with the special needs population since I was in middle school. This has always been my passion and dedication.
Highlights
Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Infant (up to 12 months)
Youth (1 to 11 years)
Teen (12-17 years)
ADD
ADHD
Aspergers
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Cognitive disabilities
Deafness
Dyslexia
Developmental delays
Down syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Mental illness
Mobility challenges
Willing to care for sick kids
Speech delay
Special education credentials
Early childhood educator
Elissa can also help with:
Ambulation
Applied behavior analysis
Bathing/grooming/hygiene
Blood sugar testing
Dressing assistance
Errands/shopping
Feeding
Laundry
Meal preparation
Positive behavioral support
Repositioning
Assistive technology/AAC
G tubes
Education
SUNY College - Buffalo
Graduate Degree, 1986
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