Find Trusted Special Needs Child Care Near Me in Mechanicsville, VA

Hello! My name is Sarah, it's nice to meet you! I have been working with children professionally for over 10 years now, specifically in the context of providing ABA therapy, and supporting special needs children. I am a board certified behavior analyst currently, and looking for a change of pace and schedule. I have a passion... show more

*currently available mornings and weekends only* Hello! I am experienced with infants through early adulthood, mostly with Autism, but I am willing and able to learn other assistance. I am very reliable, calm and happy in my work. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your needs. I can provide references upon request.

I have over 18 years of experience working in the medical field and child care and mental health field.

I have been a care giver for 18 years. I love caring for those in need. I have worked with people with all types of special needs.

I am a recent graduate of VCU's Masters of Social Work Student studying Clinical social work. I have worked at two psychiatric hospitals, most recently at Virginia Treatment Center for Children as a full time mental health partner. I have worked with all diagnoses including ODD, Autism, ADHD, GAD, MDD and many more. I am... show more

I am currently a paraprofessional in a special needs classroom in a public school setting. I have been working in this field for over 20 years. It is the best job in the world to have. I have worked with children who have been diagnosed with Autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy.

Hi there! Here's a little about me: I have 10+ years of experience babysitting children from the ages of 10 months old - 12 years old. I also have 5 years of experience working as a special education teacher in a self-contained classroom, supporting students with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays. I am an... show more

I have over 10 years of experience working diverse families with a variety of needs. I am a licensed master social worker looking to support families with child care and specialize in assisting children with special needs especially developmental delays. My passion is working with infants to school age children and I have past... show more

I have raised two children, one exceptionally bright and athletic, and one on the spectrum. I am familiar with Asperger's behavior (a relative), ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. I am patient, caring, organized and efficient.

Hey there! My name is Liza and I have been a Special Education Instructional Assistant with Chesterfield County since 2016. I am passionate about working with and caring for children of any age but am most familiar with ages 5-11. I'm a child at heart and love engaging kids in activities both active (kicking a soccer ball,... show more

For two years, I part-time babysat and transported a 12-year-old boy with severe Autism. I have worked with Special Olympics for the past 4 years and have been the head coach for the skills team for the past year. In this time, I have traveled with the team of 7-10 and was fully in charge when we stayed overnight for a weekend... show more

I enjoy children and all the joy and wonder that they possess. I have experience volunteering with physically and mentally disabled children. I believe that it is important to encourage independence, accountability, individuality, and creativity in all children.

I do not have much experience with special needs children, other than when I used to work at the daycare in a nearby mall, sometimes some special needs children would come in and play for a few hours. I would like to work with special needs children because it is a positive learning experience and I like to help those that are... show more

I have been working with children and have been baby sitting on the side for about 4 years. I've worked as a co teacher for autistic children and adults in day habs and other programs for 4 years. Ive ran many groups such as arts and craft groups and fun activities for children to engage and learn many things. I have a... show more

Hey I'm Melanie I would love to chat a little about what you are looking for. Let me know if your still in need of someone

Hi.... my name is Shannon and I am an LPN fluent in numerous care backgrounds. I have 15 yrs experience and would love to help you care for your loved one. I am CPR certified and registered with the VA Board of Nursing. I have worked in both long-term and home health care amongst my working years. I meal prep, feed, bathe, shop,... show more

Hi there! I have not had any specialized training for childhood disabilities. However, I have cared for children with autism, Down Syndrome, diabetes, and physical disabilities. One of the children I currently nanny has quite a lot of physical disabilities. I attend his weekly therapy appointments to know how to best assist... show more

Retired K-12 educator, certified CPR Endorsements in Gifted/Exceptional K-12, TESOL K-12 and adult collegiate ESOL. 30+ years with type 1 diabetes (2 of my own children diagnosed in infancy- both now on insulin pumps and both now healthy college graduates pursuing their own careers in medicine). Extensive hands on experience... show more

Working with everyone requires patience and dedication but most importantly respect. People of all ages and backgrounds need different assistance and attention levels. I will do my best to help make everyone's day better.

A lot of people don't understand special needs people. I'm just not that person. I want to find a way to put a smile on their face. I want to comfort them and know that I made a difference in their life that day. I have worked with autistic children before, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. I don't know everything about these... show more