I worked with with special needs children with life-challenges that ranged from autism to to FASD, OCD and ODD in both residential and classroom settings.• Assisted special-needs child with ADL’s including personal hygiene, completion of required schoolwork.• Encouraged client to participate in physical activities.• Prepared meals and snacks.• Managed personal expressions to deescalate challenging situations.• Worked diligently to create trust with child and family.I cultivated interpersonal skills that allowed me to foster the best possible outcome for my clients.