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Autism Training for Babysitters

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Justin Unlimited is currently offering a 4-hour course for teens and young adults interested in serving as a babysitter for families who have a child with Autism. This class can be taken as a stand-alone course; but, is best designed to serve as an “add on” to standard babysitting courses such as Safesitters© or the American Red Cross Babysitting Training©.

In our training, participants will learn:




  • What important information you need to collect before parents leave the house;


  • Overview of Autism & introduction to other types of special needs;


  • Similarities and differences between babysitting for a family with and without a special needs child;


  • What to expect and how to deal with the unexpected;


  • How to keep a special needs child safe while under your care;


  • How to address behavioral issues;


  • How to problem solve;


  • How to develop a good relationship with parents; and


  • Ideas of how to market yourself as a sitter with training in working with children who have special needs



Additional Notes
  • Bring a bag lunch or snack.
  • $15 materials fee due at beginning of class.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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