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We are a family of four. One parent is a social work professor and the other is an engineer and professor of practice at UW-Madison. Our twins turn 7 in November and recently started 1st grade. Our home is full of sensory equipment (swings, crash pads, cozy corners, backyard, water play) with a fenced in backyard and is located near multiple parks.

We are open to hiring respite/childcare providers for as little as one or two 4 hour shifts per week or crafting positions of up to 25 hours per week. We would want this to be a good fit for you as well and have flexible work schedules. Consistency is valuable to us and our kids' routines. Some days of the week/hours during which we could especially use support this summer are as follows, but we are flexible. These are just available times.  Additional times available before 7/28.

Mondays - 12:30-4:30pm

Tuesdays - 12:30-7:30pm

Wednesdays - 12:30-7:30pm

Thursdays - 12:30-7:30pm

Fridays - 12:30-7:30pm

Saturdays- 8am-7:30pm 

Sundays - 12:30pm-7:30pm

We are University professors with twin 6-year-olds who are energetic, sweet, and fun. They are also autistic, mostly nonspeaking (have communication devices and use pictures, signs, words), sensory-seeking, and have high support needs (but are not physically disabled or medically fragile). They are loving first grade. We are seeking respite/childcare providers to give them the one-to-one support that helps them thrive. They love spending time with people, learning new things, being outside in the backyard, and playing in our basement sensory gym or nearby playgrounds/parks. They also like outings to places like Play N Wisconsin (where we have a membership).

You may be spending time with one of them while a parent is with the other child, help accompany on outings with the two of them, spend time one-on-one while the other child is with a respite provider, help ensure one or both kids can go to in-home or outside-the-home therapies (occupational therapy, speech therapy, swimming, music. etc.) Over the Thanksgiving Break (Wed. 11/26-Mon. 12/1) we will have limited support and are seeking help on any and all of those dates. Rate of holiday pay negotiable depending on availability and number of hours.

It is NOT a requirement that you transport kids at any time (though it would be a huge plus for us if that were possible). We are about a 10 minute walk from the D bus line (which I take to and from campus most of the time myself). We also have ample parking in our driveway and on the street. 

We have typically retained providers over a year or longer, but we are totally fine with engaging with someone who is just seeking short-term work over Thanksgiving Break. We will have availability over winter break as well. 

Experience or interest in working with neurodivergent, autistic, high support needs, sensory seeking, speech delayed/nonspeaking kids or kids using alternative communication 

High energy or willingness to be physically active (walks, pushing on swings, being outside, etc.)

Priortizes safety with an interest in fostering learning, communication, and joy

Nonsmoker

If you are interested, please contact LB Klein at lbklein@outlook.com indicating your interest and any relevant experience. Include any relevant information about your availability. I look forward to connecting with you!