Darian

I am available to assist you with your neurodivergent child or young adult while you run errands or do house chores. Longer stays can be discussed once trust is established. I was a Home Health Aide for 5 years and am currently an ESE Teacher with a Master’s in Special Education and Graduate Certificates in Early Childhood Education and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have also been a licensed massage therapist since 2007 (MA#52009).

My approach is centered on child-led engagement, sensory awareness, and predictable routines. In practice, this means I learn each child’s unique communication style and sensory profile before our first session. If supplied, I can implement visual schedules and provide clear transitions to prevent anxiety, and I lean into their special interests to build trust. I prioritize emotional regulation over compliance, providing a calm, safe space where they can co-regulate or decompress without judgment.

2 years as an ESE Teacher with various age groups; 1 year as an ESE Paraprofessional providing behavior support at times; 2 additional years doing sub-teacher work for ESE Pre-K and ESE center school classrooms