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Trusting someone to care for your child is never easy. When your child has special needs, finding someone you can trust is even harder. Yet, there will be times when you have things to do and really need a nanny to watch your child. Here are four tips you can follow when seeking a nanny service for a child with special needs.
Look into agencies that focus on special needs children.
There are companies that employ nannies who are specifically trained to watch children with special needs. To hire such a service, you usually pay the company, and they help set you up with a nanny who meets your needs who you feel comfortable with. To find such an organization in your area, try talking to your doctor. Or, if you know other parents with special needs kids in your area, ask who they use as a caregiver service.
Search for someone with knowledge of your child's needs.
If you decide to try to find your own independent nanny rather than going with a service, there is one big thing you should focus on: finding someone who is familiar with your child's specific needs. For instance, if your child has autism, you may look for a nanny who has a sibling with autism and is therefore familiar with handling children with this difference. You may also find a college student who is studying children like yours or another parent who stays home with their own children and can take care of yours, too.
Observe the prospective nanny with your kids.
When you interview nannies and find one that you like, move on to stage 2 of the interview process: an observation. Arrange to have the prospective nanny come play with and watch your child for an hour or two, and observe how they interact with them. Do they seem like they feel comfortable? Do they deal with situations as they arise, or do they panic? Some nannies look great on paper but may not interact with your child the way you prefer.
Ask your child for input.
If your child is old enough to be aware of what is going on around them, then ask their opinion of the nannies who you interview. After the play session, ask your child if they had a good time and if they feel like the nanny is a good fit. If you hire someone your child feels comfortable around, everyone will have a better experience.
Share11 April 2018
