31yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

Hi! My name is Sydney and I am extremely qualified to work with children of all capacities, particularly those with special needs. I am an experienced special needs child-care/young adult behavioral technician with 7+ years experience (ages infants - 26 y/o). I am currently a behavioral technician working with kids and young adults who have autism, downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other disabilities. How I can help your child: Functional skills: - Improving self-sufficiency by promoting independence in self-care - Improving self-sufficiency at home and in the community - Increasing pre-vocational skills - Increasing safety skills Social skills: - Enhancing socialization and reducing isolation - Promoting self-esteem Cognitive Rehabilitation: - Promoting developmental growth by increasing cognitive skills - Creating and implementing simple lesson plans Positive behavior management - Promoting adaptive behaviors and coping techniques Recreational therapy