Anonymous
Post 09/16/2015 23:52     Subject: Re:Looking for a nanny agency for special needs childcare
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any good agency would have a list of SN nannies, OP. Do you need the nanny to have special training or education or is just amazingly patient and experienced enough?


Any 2 of the 3 would work. Since my son is non-verbal, patience is very important but at the same time if the candidate has knowledge and/or experience I believe it will be beneficial for both parties. I've had au pairs and private nannies that have been patient and understanding, but no experience to any sign language or any other type of training on how to deal with a non verbal child. But, I also a lot depends on the individual's personality and of my son likes her.


Why don't you try one of the universities like Maryland at their speech pathology school or Gallaudet?
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2015 11:50     Subject: Re:Looking for a nanny agency for special needs childcare
Anonymous wrote:Any good agency would have a list of SN nannies, OP. Do you need the nanny to have special training or education or is just amazingly patient and experienced enough?


Any 2 of the 3 would work. Since my son is non-verbal, patience is very important but at the same time if the candidate has knowledge and/or experience I believe it will be beneficial for both parties. I've had au pairs and private nannies that have been patient and understanding, but no experience to any sign language or any other type of training on how to deal with a non verbal child. But, I also a lot depends on the individual's personality and of my son likes her.
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2015 11:46     Subject: Looking for a nanny agency for special needs childcare
Anonymous wrote:How much are you paying?


It depends if she will be a live-in or live-out.
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2015 09:40     Subject: Re:Looking for a nanny agency for special needs childcare
Any good agency would have a list of SN nannies, OP. Do you need the nanny to have special training or education or is just amazingly patient and experienced enough?
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2015 09:12     Subject: Looking for a nanny agency for special needs childcare
How much are you paying?
Anonymous
Post 09/15/2015 21:17     Subject: Looking for a nanny agency for special needs childcare
My DS is 6 years old and is nonverbal with sensory issues. In the last we've hired au pairs, private nannies, and went to daycare. At this point, nothing seems to work for a more long-term childcare needs. Does anyone recommend a nanny agency that specializes in special needs childcare services? Thanks!