Find Trusted Special Needs Child Care Near Me in Chicago, IL

I currently work as an ABA therapist at a special needs mental health school and clinic in Chicago. I primarily work with children ages 5 to 14 but I have experience with younger children as well. I plan on pursuing a Clinical Psychology doctoral degree at the end of this year with an emphasis on child and adolescent therapy! I... show more

Hi! I'm Jada. I am an experienced caretaker. I have lived with a double amputee relative as well as an immobilized elderly relative for a good chunk of my life which has given me skills in dealing with such situations. I have learned by experience how to assist and take care of others who cannot on their own. I figured I could... show more

I have diverse experience working across the lifespan from children to adults and with a variety of mental/physical conditions. I have worked as a paraprofessional in the school setting with special needs children. I also worked as an Applied Behavioral therapy assistant providing in home behavioral therapy services to... show more

I've always been very passionate about working with the special needs community ever since I was younger. In high school I was part of the Adaptive Aquatics program that helped students with special needs work on their range of motion while having fun in the pool. At the University of Connecticut I was part of the Best Buddies... show more

During high school I took two classes helping out with special needs students. I have a cousin who is schizophrenic and another cousin who has down syndrome. I absolutely would love to help out, and I have plenty of experience.

I have 3 years of previous experience working with kids and adults with disabilities and special needs. Experience and comfortable with: -Wheelchair transfer -Medication administration orally and anally -Verbal and no verbal communication -Basic ASL -Pica -Dermatillomania -Sensory Mouthing/Posturing/Stemming -Child and... show more

Hi all! I have a huge bio on my other profile, but I am very comfortable and quite experienced in working with younger and older individuals with disabilities and neurological developmental disorders. It is my full time job! I work as an ABA Therapist and it is my passion! I am looking for a job preferably ion the weekends... show more

I am a clinical psychology Ph. D. student, and have worked with children with special needs. Those sessions were always the most rewarding. I have also learned a lot from those experiences. I also believe that I am patient and kind, and make for an ideal candidate for taking care of individuals with special needs.

I am an occupational therapist with experience working with adults in an acute care setting and kids within an outpatient clinic. I currently specialize within a pediatric neurological/ neuro l-developmental population, including cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, epilepsy, TBI, stroke, ADHD, and ASD. I am passionate about... show more

Hello, my name is Natalie, and I am a 22-year-old Elmhurst University student. Because I am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, I am extremely keen in children's development and communication disorders. I've always been involved with children, and before to covid, I worked at a childcare facility. When it comes to... show more

I am 19 years old and moved to Chicago from Lake George, NY last year for college and to further my dance career. I have experience volunteering for two summers at a camp that was dedicated to children on the Autism spectrum. Additionally, I am a tap dance teacher, and have worked with children on the spectrum. I am patient, and... show more

Hi! I'm currently a college student at DePaul, and I work as a Registered Behavioral Technician for children with autism. Ive also worked as a babysitter, gymnastics coach, and tutor since adolescence. I've been in this field for years; I know that as a parent, things can be difficult. Everyone needs a break, but you still need... show more

I'm passionate about my line of work because I cared for my family that's special needs and it was really important that they were very well taken care of. I wanted them to feel loved and cared for as anyone else would care for their family. I have experience with children that has ADHD, adults with Cerebral Palsy, Seizure... show more

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, kind hearted, caring, good listener and easy going I like caring for seniors because it gives me a valuable insight into the aging process and what's to come, giving me an opportunity to think about what matters most in life and how I will look after myself as well as them. I'm... show more

Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am currently a 7th grade teacher at a nearby middle school. I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in elementary education. I have had a wide variety of experiences in caring for children. I student taught in many elementary school classrooms. During the summer I worked at a... show more

Hello! My name is Destinée, and I am passionate about supporting individuals with special needs. My journey in this field began as a special needs swim instructor, where I spent three fulfilling years helping children build confidence and skills in the water. I am currently a special education teacher and have dedicated four... show more

I have had multiple years of experience working with children and young adults with disabilities in a range of environments. I most recently have worked as a special needs teacher for 12 children and young adults with a range of needs. I have a passion for treating all with dignity and respect, for having fun and learning... show more

I am a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals of all ages and with special needs since I was 18 years old. My experience includes providing care to patients with a variety of conditions, including autism, muscular dystrophy, and other neurological and physical... show more

A passionate and dedicated educator with over 10 years of professional experience. I have worked with students with varying abilities. I believe that all persons have the ability to maximize their potential as long as they are provided with the necessary resources and training. I believe that I have the requisite skills and... show more

Hello! My name is Katie and I am a school counselor with a master's degree from Johns Hopkins in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. I have 4 years of experience as a nanny, and I have also worked as a summer camp counselor and swim instructor for young children. I have experience working with newborns-12 years olds.... show more