We are looking for a very friendly, patient, professional individual who has full knowledge, experience and understanding of Autism, to assist in looking after my 10 year old son.nnThe PA would also need to hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.\n\nWe would also prefer the PA to be first aid trained too, if possible.nnWe have funding for 6 hours per week during School term (Saturdays will be required), and 8 hours per week during School Holidays.nWe live in Staplehurst, Kent.nnAssistance desired predominantly during weekends.\n\nThe activities our son enjoys are both outdoor and indoor activities, as he is a Proprioceptive and Vestibular Sensory Input seeker and loves being in parks, swimming, indoor trampoline or playcentres or at his gymnastics club Pegasus, Maidstone on Saturdays.\n\nHe is a very happy, energetic and pleasant child to work with.nnHe also enjoys playing on his Ipad and snacking on his favourite treats following a trip to a shop.\n\nHe loves and seeks routine.nnHe has a basic level of communication – he can tell carers what his basic needs and wants are – often by using 4 or 5 words in a sentence.\n\nTheo can also communicate using visual aids.nnHe is able to show whether he is happy, excited or sad.\n\nHis body language is also very telling.nHe has some safety awareness and sense of danger but will require careful supervision, in particular around busy roads or car parks.nnHe shows when he is upset by communicating verbally but will also show his emotions through body language.nnHe is very sociable loves being around other children, but may need support to take turns or when waiting.nnHe needs very little or no help with all his daily self-care routine.nnIf you have any other questions or would like to meet him, please do get in contact with us.nnKindly contact Leah Istratescu on [email protected] or 07786 813507