I've been doing respite care for kids and young adults with developmental disabilities for 3 years. I have cared for autistic people ages 3-17 and one young adult with Down syndrome. I decided to get into this field because I used to love volunteering in the special education classrooms at my schools, and my mom worked in a group home with developmentally disabled adults and seniors for a long time. She used to take us there on holidays to spend time with them and I loved it! In my spare time, I like to paint, hang out with my dog, rollerblade, and play video games.