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

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

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 have a lot of experience with working alongside of people who are in need of extra care/assistance. I have experience with children/adults with Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Anxiety, Depression, spinal cord injuries, cataracts, hearing loss, epilepsy,... 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

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

30-year-old female currently living in Ukrainian Village. I graduated from the University of Dayton in May of 2016 with a degree in psychology (studies in childhood development). I have 3 years experience working as a Registered Behavioral Technician, and too many years to count as a babysitter. I've had summer nanny jobs and as... 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

My skills include compassion, patience, and attention to detail. I will treat your family member with all the care and attention they need to make their life easier.

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 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 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! My name is Deirdre and I working with kids and adults with autism at a non profit. I'm looking for evening and weekend babysitting jobs. I have many years of special needs experience. I can also help with tutoring, driving, errands and general household needs. Feel free to message me with any questions.

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 have a fond love and respect for all children, and it has been my privilege to work with children with special needs, particularly with children on the autism spectrum. For about 15 years now, I have been a witness and am personally fascinated by the many abilities and potentials that all children have within them when given a... show more

My major is sport management to Recreational Therapy. Mostly recreational therapist work special needs children and seniors. I've learned so many things about disabled people being in the program.

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

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

Hi! My name is Adia. It would be an honor to provide assistance to those developmentally challenged. In my experience, I have found that above all, it takes patience, extra care/work and love to have the healthiest outcome. I've worked with various families who were gifted with special needs children, and have been able to... show more

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

I have been providing care to individuals with special needs for almost 5 years. I have worked at a day camp for children with special needs for 2 years. Additionally, I have volunteered at several other camps. I also used to volunteer my time helping out a family that had 3 children with special needs. I am comfortable with any... show more