Our Difference

We understand the challenges in finding a qualified sitter for your child.  An average sitter just won't do...  you need someone that is equipped to handle the behaviors and emotions of a child with special needs.  

No need to settle for an average sitter again.

Whether your child has autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, Down syndrome, CP,  or any other special need, they deserve a sitter that understands.   That's exactly why we focus on finding and selecting those extraordinary individuals who are passionate about working with kids with special needs.  We select only the best - the educated, trained, compassionate people that love and understand your child's differences.   Individuals whose chosen profession is to work with children with special needs - they are who we look for when selecting our sitters.  These are the people that have the patience, understanding and compassion that our kids need.  It's in their DNA...  

You can step away knowing that your child will be treated with dignity.

Our services include:

•  In-home childcare

  • Part time & Full time

• In community childcare

• Peer Pals for teens/young adults

SPECTRUM SITTERS Must meet the following requirements:

• Are professionals or students in special education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, nursing, psychology, Child- Life, and early childhood education

• Have professional experience working with special needs children/young adults

• Have passed a rigorous background check

• Are CPR/AED/1st Aid certified

• 18 years or older

• Completed initial training and further ongoing training led by some of the best local area pediatric therapy clinics and field professionals

A note from our Founder

I AM CHARLIE'S MOM AND CHARLIE HAS AUTISM.  

Finding the perfect person to care for him when I needed a sitter was stressful and frustrating.  He needed someone special.  He needed someone that understands his differences.  He needed someone trained, educated, compassionate - and I needed someone that I could trust. 

As the years went by, I came to realize that there were so many other families that were running into the same challenges....  they also needed someone special to care for their child with special needs...   

- Mindy Minto, Founder

So with that in mind, in 2016 Spectrum Sitters® was born.