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Marla M.

FULL-TIME

Marla M.

(3)

East Boston, MA

$30-35

Hourly rate

7

Years exp.

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Meet Marla

32yrs

female

Speaks English, Spanish

I have experience working with special needs in multiple settings throughout the past 11 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for...

I have experience working with special needs in multiple settings throughout the past 11 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, or diagnosed with autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, and/or bipolar disorder. I am reliable, caring, and passionate about helping children with special needs reach significant milestones at their individual pace.

Highlights

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

    Applied behavior analysis
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Repositioning
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Most recent review

    LT

    Lia T.

    Aug 5th, 2020

    We initially hired Marla to help with our child with autism and adhd. He can be pretty challenging to provide care for, and we had been through a number of child care providers in an attempt to find a positive solution. Marla provided that! She came with kindness, curiosity, respect, charisma and a huge amount of experience in dealing with children who perceive the world differently. We also have two younger neurotypical children, and they enjoyed being with her and requested time with her. We were able to go on dates again and not worry about the children. She could manage the complicated dynamic with the three of them and balance the intense interpersonal relationships they have. She is incredibly vigilant and attuned to their needs. We are so grateful for the time we have had with her. We hope she returns to live in our area; it was a true gift for our family to have her insight and help.

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    Education

    Hamilton College - Clinton

    Bachelor's

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