Searching for a caregiver for your child with special educational needs is an excellent way to provide emotional, physical and mental support. Every parent is looking for a nanny that can provide safe and quality care especially if your child has specific needs.

 The right nanny can be a bit challenging to find. At ‘busy kiddies’, we provide you with exceptionally talented nannies well versed in the intricacies of childcare. When children suffer from poor communication skills, they often exhibit many unwanted behaviors and throw tantrums which is how they communicate. For all caregivers, it is very important to understand the key components of behavior management. A nanny hired for taking care of children with special needs will be expected to possess a certain set of skills that are essential for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child. Here are some qualities to look for in a nanny.

Communication

Many children with special needs are in care of professional help, but a proactive, compassionate and engaged nanny can add to the level of support and encourage the kid. Communicating well with the child, supporting them, and most of all maintaining an eye contact while talking shows that you care about them and have interest in what they have to share. This makes communication a lot easier for them.

Patience

A nanny must be patient and sympathetic in dealing with children because they are upper high on energy, curious about everything and can go on and on. Sometimes children with special needs can test patience on a different level which is not in their control. The nanny must acknowledge their situation and be sensitive towards the circumstances at hand.

A good listener

A good nanny should keep the conversation alive. Children with speech and language delays have different means of communicating. Ask various questions which they can understand and answer with ease. Read books with them, reading together help them comprehend and build better vocabulary.

Makes your child feel safe and understood

Nannies who know communication styles, especially with children that are limited in speech or are nonverbal can build a good bond. Understanding what discourages the child, what motivates them, what they love and how they feel about personal space are vital for a good nanny to know in order to make your child feel seen, safe and secure

A kid with special needs, like any other kid, deserves loving and unconditional support. You want someone who is capable and equipped, someone who can add genuine and notable value and adore your child for exactly who they are. A well-trained nanny will be a wonderful addition by fully supporting the entire family and help with the development of the child.

Busy Kiddies Childcare Agency have qualified, loving and competent nannies who have the experience to take care of your little darling, help them with setting goals, building confidence and teaching specific skills helping their further development and most importantly giving you the peace of mind you need to go to work, do important things and be productive without worrying. We have Ofsted trained nannies, and SENCo nannies, who have had many years specialty with children with social, behavioural and educational needs. <3