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

I've been a teacher in my own classroom for four years... and it's time for a change! I love what I do, but I also know that there are so many other ways I can make a difference in the world. Working with people with special needs is to serve one of the most vulnerable people in our world. I want to be a part of their care and... show more

I have grown up with 3 cousins with Muscular Dystrophy and have spent my whole life helping them. I have assisted another family with two boys with Muscular Dystrophy and was a caregiver for them. I have worked at Seaspar, Easter Seals, Marklund Home and have been working in schools for many years. This allowed me to care with a... show more

I am typically familiar with autism and a lot of the behaviors along the way! Mostly I deal with toddlers as youngest to the teen ages. I understand that all behaviors are different and have seen a variety of them across new kiddos at my full time job. I'm currently open to new disabilities as I am a fast learner that can... show more

Ive raised a special needs son. So I have many years 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

I have 10+ years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have worked with children, peers, and adults with mental, emotional, and physical impairments. I realize that finding the right fit for a caregiver/family is especially important in the case of caring for someone with special needs. I'd love to meet... show more

Hi there! Glad you found me. For over 3 years now I have been a tutor, companion, and provided assistance to children with special needs including (but not limited to) Autism, CP, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing disorders. I am highly proficient in ASL and well versed in AAC. I worked at Chicago Speech Therapy where I... show more

Hi, I am currently in the last term of my Occupational Therapy Asst. program as well as on my way to becoming an adaptive fitness trainer. The majority of my experience and care has been with individuals with ASD. I have lived with my aunt with ASD for 15 years and have been her caregiver for 5 years. I am a physically... show more

Hello! I have been babysitting for families with children ages newborn to pre-teen for about 10 years. I currently works as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom at the high school level. I am also pursuing my Masters of Special Education degree to become a Special Education teacher which I will finish up in May... show more

For the past year, I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, where I gained valuable experience supporting children with various needs and creating positive learning environments. Before that, I had extensive experience teaching and nannying, which has helped me develop a deep understanding of children's unique needs and... show more

Hello! My name is Anna and recently graduated from Stanford University. I am open to help babysitting, house-sitting, odd jobs, and a variety of other requests. I have a lot of experience with children and am very comfortable with infants. I also have experience with children and teens with special needs. I was a camp... show more

I am a special education teacher at a local high school with 10 years of teaching experience. I have been babysitting and nannying for families with children newborn and up for over 15 years. I love working with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I understand the importance of finding someone you trust to care for your... show more

In high school, my friend worked at a special needs home for kids with autism. I went to work with her one day and I loved it. I wanted to apply right there but the positions were filled. My nephew also has special needs and I babysit him a lot. I am very responsible and have the patience. I love kids and I love helping those... show more

I have been a stay at home mom for over 19 years now. My two oldest go to college at Dartmouth College and Northwestern University, respectively. My youngest goes to high school and participates in a variety of sports and activities. This leaves me with time and energy to devote myself to caregiving and putting my 20+ years of... show more

Hello, I'm Penny I worked as a RN in Thailand for 9 years then I moved here 3 years ago. I'm not sure what is good fit for me here because I'm not confident say I'm fluent in English so I tried working at restaurants, babysitter , companion and I found out I still love to working with people either suffering some disorder or... show more

I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree, I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant - 5 years... I have 20 years of teaching and 30+ years working with... show more

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, empathetic, and kind. I like caring for people with special needs because I have experience with people with special needs and I have a genuine desire to see people with different abilities thrive. I started caring for people with special needs back in 2021.

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.

I am passionate about working with children with disabilities, focusing on creating supportive, inclusive environments where each child can thrive. With a strong foundation in empathy, patience, and adaptability, I strive to meet the unique needs of each child through creative and engaging activities. Collaboration with families... 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