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Sensory Sitters
At Sensory Sitters, we understand the importance of respite care for the neurodivergent population. Our main goal is to give families their time back and provide a safe and comfortable environment for children with special needs to thrive. We know that family time is important, and we want to help alleviate the stress and provide a place for children to flourish. Our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and attention and is committed to making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the families we serve.
JESSICA H
B.A., COTA/L
Hi there, I’m Jess!
Working with children in all walks of life has been a lifelong passion of mine. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Currently, I’m a licensed occupational therapist working and living in Chicago. My mission is to provide childcare services to the neurodiverse pediatric population. Having worked in therapeutic clinics specifically for children with developmental disabilities, I know there’s an acute need in our society for sitters that have diverse experiences working on sensory strategies to build routines, promote healthy sleep habits and create enjoyable activities. Sensory Sitters bridges that gap between pediatric therapeutic services (occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, social workers and other health care professionals) and general caregivers. Sensory Sitters prides itself on consistently providing exemplary, professional services in a deeply caring, nurturing and fun environment.
Mission
Sometimes it can be frustrating finding the right care for your child. You need someone that’s dependable, fun, creative, organized, and very punctual. Date night, full-time, occasional, part-time reoccurring, or emergency respite services are provided so caregivers can have what they need as well as their child’s needs.
Vision
As an occupational therapy assistant, I heard stories that caregivers needed time to themselves or to do everyday activities but didn't think they could leave their child with someone they trusted for more than a few hours.
Our vision is to have children in the city of Chicagoland area and their families have more time to live, explore, love, and learn.
