Caregiver Learning Series · Level 1 Special Needs Caregiving Foundations
Understand what responsible care involves, from individual needs to clear boundaries and reliable handovers.
“Responsible, respectful care honors the dignity of the child while giving families complete peace of mind.”
Know my caregiving role
Build a clear understanding of your caregiving role and how to provide responsible, respectful care for another person’s child.
Responsible, Boundaried Care
Build a clear understanding of your caregiving role and how to provide responsible, respectful care for another person’s child.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPLORE
The Role, Scope & Responsibilities of a Special Needs Caregiver
Establishing professional identity, legal-ethical responsibilities, duty of care, and understanding the clear boundaries of non-clinical caregiving support.
Understanding Individual Care Needs
Profiling developmental, sensory, communication, and physical needs across Autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions to tailor daily care routines.
Person-Centred Care & Respectful Support
Promoting dignity, choice, and bodily autonomy while assisting with daily living activities, self-help skills, and community outings.
Professional Boundaries, Ethics & Confidentiality
Navigating family relationships, managing personal attachment with professional distance, safeguarding privacy, and adhering to strict confidentiality.
Care Documentation, Handover & Communication
Mastering daily logbooks, tracking sensory triggers, writing concise incident reports, and executing reliable, transparent handovers to parents and clinicians.
Dr. Thayalani Narayanasamy Gomez
Dr. Thayalani Narayanasamy Gomez
PhD in Philosophy – Psychology (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
20+ years of clinical, diagnostic, and academic experience across psychology, education, and neurodevelopmental differences. Dr. Thaya guides caregivers, shadow aides, and families to establish clear boundaries, dignity-affirming daily support, and seamless communication.
“Responsible care honors the child’s dignity while providing absolute clarity to families.”
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