I have a fair amount of experience in respite care for all ages (5+). I have worked with all varieties of different disabilities from a slight learning disability to someone who required full care due to a severed spinal cord at birth (internal decapitation) that caused a vegetative like state. I have 3 years experience as a licensed mental health counselor in MD, and unfortunately suffer from anxiety. I have a sister who lives a false sense of reality and schizophrenia. I have a cousin with multiple personality disorder, and another with paranoid schizophrenia. My son had high functioning autism. LI also work with dyslexic students to assist them with literacy. Caring for/about someone with a disability whether it be physical or mental is in my nature. I can handle just about anything and I do it all with a smile on my face. I am always bubbly, happy, and full of life. I love making others laugh while helping them with their day to day.