Do you need childcare for a child with special needs? Do you want them to have the care they need, while being given one on one attention? Au Pair are able to work with children with special needs. In fact, the IAPA Au Pair of the Year was awarded to one of Go Au Pair's fabulous au pairs--Mariela Poveda. She cared for a special needs girl and did an outstanding job-in fact she went above and beyond what any normal childcare provider would do. See her video above.
Here's a few things that may help you consider the au pair route:
-Parents form close relationship with Au Pair, work as a team to raise child/children
-Can care for your special needs child exactly as you train them to
-One-on-one care, safely in home environment
-If multiple kids, allows you to spend precious time with your special needs child and/or with the other children
-Au Pair can take your child to therapy or doctor appointments, or stay with the other children while you go
-More focus on quality time with your child vs. doing tasks like laundry / cleaning
-Coverage for personal time (shopping, exercise, hobbies, date night)
-Less crazy mornings, can relax in evenings
-Giving your kids quality child care plus unique cultural exchange exposure, broaden your kids' horizons, learn foreign language, language exposure for overall increased creativity
-Big sister or big brother, part of the family, like a year-long sleepover with best friend, fun!
-Flexible schedules, in home convenience
-Consistency for you and child(ren), because most placements are one year long or more
Although Au Pairs are not trained / registered nurses nor medically qualified, MANY Au Pairs are interested in working with / learning about special needs. They may want the experience for themselves, for a career, or for future education. You can learn more during the matching process when you choose your Au Pair.
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