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60 special needs child care are listed in Elmhurst, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 5 years
Special needs child care in Elmhurst, NY
5.0
(4)
I am very patient with special needs individuals. I take into consideration their disability. I have been working with children who are Autistic for over 8 years. It gives me great joy just to see a smile on their faces; especially after they have accomplished a task. I use educational techniques to improve language, cognition,...
5.0
"Mary is very helpful and understanding. Will assist in any way she can. In addition , she's a great listener and adviser."
Lisa E.
Uelton D.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. They make every day fulfilling, and I know my work is making a positive impact and helping each individual to grow, gain skills and work towards independence. As a board certified assistant behavior...
Melissa H.
New York, NY
$100/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have been working with children and young adults with Special Needs for over 10 years now, teaching for over 20. As former teaching fellow for students with special needs, certification in working with students with Autism, training in Orton Gillingham, and teaching at the Quad Preparatory School, I am uniquely qualified...
5.0
"Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son feel confident with his abilities and gain...
Barry K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Speech Language Therapist completing my clinical fellowship and looking for after school day work. I have experience with children who are typically and atypically developing. I can provide tutoring for children various topics including English, and communication skills. Also have my own transportation - if needed I can do...
Jane can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related.
I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...
5.0
"Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and respect her. Because of this you should seriously consider her for care of your loved one. Moreover, because of...
Lewis T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
5.0
"My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult,...
Carla B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....
Laura R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Julian. I have a great deal of experience working with those with special needs. Currently I am in the process of getting my masters in neuroscience and education from Columbia University, however my work at the moment is remote for the time being so I am here in Syracuse. I have twin little brothers with...
5.0
"My family hired Julian to hang out with my 12-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. From the moment he arrived and immediately made a connection with her I knew we made an excellent choice. As a parent who is naturally wary about who we hired, I would...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(1)
I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.
5.0
"I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is AMAZING! My children love her so much, she's fun and so smart. AND she's so helpful! I once casually told her...
Riley C.
Rachel R.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have been a child care provider for 7 years. The past year I have been working as a live-in aid for a joyful little 4-year-old boy with a rare syndrome known as ADNP. The syndrome itself features intellectual disability & autism spectrum disorder, which, for him, has caused an absence of verbal communication, impaired...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...
5.0
"Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to assist my son and our family in anyway we requested. He also assisted my son in performing his physical...
Robert P.
Cloe M.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In 1964 the American Musical Fantasy film Mary Poppins was released. This has left an everlasting expectation of the perfect nanny. If you've seen this Supercalifragilisticexpialidous film and thought a nanny could do justice for your family, then you've come to the perfect place! Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I have...
5.0
(1)
As an aspiring Speech Language Pathologist I work with children who may be typically or atypically developing. Currently taking ABA certification classes I have experience working with children who are diagnosed with ASD, have difficulty with feeding and swallowing, mobility challenges, and struggle with verbal communication. I...
Cassie D.
Woodside, NY
$15-22/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food allergies with precision, and was able to manage all 3 kids ages 5 and under. She followed our instructions,...
Lauren E.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I am a very empathetic, dependable, and positive person who has approximately one and a half years of experience caring for young adults with disabilities. With me, your loved ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I've worked in the past at day programs for young...
5.0
"Madeline is a very reliable, trustworthy person. She got along with all of the students I assigned her to work with. She performed all of the tasks of the job excellently. She is flexible and adaptable. She worked with a variety of abilities and was able to modify...
Susan K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...
Lavinia M.
Kathleen R.
Jersey City, NJ
$10-15/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My student teaching in the Fall of 2015 took place at Rosa Parks elementary in Middletown, Ohio (greater Cincinnati area), it was along side a third and fourth grade intervention specialist. I taught a total of 21 students, 16 which were on my specific caseload. I focused mainly on math and reading intervention, as well as...
Shannon C.
Bronx, NY
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started caring for people with special needs in 2017, when I began working as a Direct Support Professional, in group homes, day habs, etc.
In my spare time, I like to read books, research all about skincare and binge watch my favorite shows.
One thing you should know about me is I'm very chill, patient, and empathetic!
My...
5.0
"Shannon was punctual, communicated with my nurses and me in a timely manner and I found her to be extremely dependable. I trusted her to help me while I was recovering from surgery. A+"
Stacey G.
Savanna B.
Woodside, NY
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Savanna. I've been a waitress at Friendlys for 3 years now. I just moved back to the city! I have three years of experience with a child who suffered Aspergers. I have two years of experience with infants as his baby brother was born a year after. I have open availability and transportation to you or for children to...
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Elmhurst, NY
Mary A.
5.0
Mary is very helpful and understanding. Will assist in any way she can. In addition , she's a great listener and adviser.
- Lisa E.
Melissa H.
5.0
Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son feel confident with his abilities and gain independence. He still considers her a friend...
- Barry K.
Kerry T.
5.0
Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and respect her. Because of this you should seriously consider her for care of your loved one. Moreover, because of her flexibility, adaptability and...
- Lewis T.
Maxine C.
5.0
My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult, but Ms. C knows how to distract...
- Carla B.
Rukminie P.
5.0
Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months. She's also been caring for the boy's...
- Laura R.
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Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Child Care in Elmhurst, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care.