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Makayla H.

PART-TIME

Makayla H.

(1)

Nashville, TN

$20-30

Hourly rate

3

Years exp.

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Meet Makayla

23yrs

female

Speaks English

Two years ago, I began my journey as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with Autism in a clinic. I knew after my first week that working with...

Two years ago, I began my journey as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with Autism in a clinic. I knew after my first week that working with kiddos with special needs was something I was deeply passionate about. Not only have I provided care in a clinical setting, but I also have extensive experience tutoring and caring for children with special needs in their homes and during outings. From there, I received additional training in order to work with children who were deemed to be in-crisis or who had comorbid conditions like ADHD, PTSD, ODD, Developmental Delays, Apraxia, etc. You name it, I have worked with a kiddo who was experiencing it! My philosophy is that all children deserve to have educational, rich experiences regardless of what conditions they have. I believe in seeing the child first and accommodating to their needs. My favorite thing about caring for special needs kiddos is getting to help them experience the world in a way that they love and can enjoy!

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Makayla can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Most recent review

    Erin F.

    Mar 30th, 2022

    Makayla is fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and an absolute expert in early childhood development. We were looking for someone with a trauma-informed framework who would have the skills to care for our two girls, one of whom has special needs, and Makayla far exceeded our expectations. The girls love her and we truly respect her approach.

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    Education

    University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

    Bachelor's

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