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Meet Melissa
34yrs
female
Speaks English
I am actually a mom of a special needs child with Down Syndrome who is 14 years old. I also have a bonus son who is also my nephew that has Autism and is...
I am actually a mom of a special needs child with Down Syndrome who is 14 years old. I also have a bonus son who is also my nephew that has Autism and is 17. Plus I worked with children who had cereal palsy as well. I've done feeding, changing of bladder control and incontinence. I've had hand in dealing with mental illness, behavioral issues, non-verbal and verbal, and ADD/ADHD.
Highlights
Non-smoker
Has a reliable car
Youth (1 to 11 years)
Teen (12-17 years)
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental delays
Down syndrome
Mental illness
Mobility challenges
Speech delay
CPR training
First Aid training
Melissa can also help with:
Ambulation
Bathing/grooming/hygiene
Bladder management assistance
Blood sugar testing
Bowel management assistance
Feeding
Positive behavioral support
Repositioning
Seizure attendance
Transferring/body lifting
Assistive technology/AAC
