Join me and my aspie son in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France

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  Description

  In end Sept. 2024, I moved to a nice 4-room apartment located 400m from the sea, in the Cros de Cagnes area. It is new (it had never been lived in before me) and although I have done a lot of work on the development, there is still to do.
  It has a big balcony (16m2) on the 2nd floor, accessible by elevator.
  
  We can see the sea from the balcony.
  
  It is located near all shops and public transport. I have bikes I can lend for daily trips.
  
  I need someone to help me and/or my aspie son (Julien, 19yo) to an undefined end date.
  I am very busy working full-time while taking care of my son and my older sister, who is going through a very difficult period in her life (divorce from a very toxic person). Although I manage on a daily basis, I would need some help to free up a little time: the workawayer would help with shopping and everyday cooking; also, if he/she is handy, we can do some DIY together..
  
  Also, if you think you have the skills for it, the workawayer could help my aspie son socializing.
  With his autism, it is very difficult, if not impossible, for him to approach others, and the idea would be to help him in this regard, i.e.,
  - Go shopping with him with the hope that he'll eventually do it on his own
  - Help him connect with others, both in and outside of his activities
  - Take swimming lessons with him (which I pay for) to build a bond between you.
  Note that he has no mental disabilities, he is fully autonomous in his daily life (going to the uni/swimming pool, eating, cooking basic stuff, washing himself, etc).
  With few exceptions, he stays at my place from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening every week.Ideally, the workawayer will be with us during this period (at least 2 out of 3 days) and more available on other days.
  
  In order to get along with both of us of us, the person must have important human qualities, among them : empathy, patience, altruism.
  
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  A little bit about me and my family
  
  I've got 2 kids: my daughter Émilie is 22yo and after a degree in law has decided to take a gap year before getting back to the university to learn psychology and my son Julien is 19.
  Émilie is bilingual French/English as she spent more than 1 year in the UK and 1.5 months in Australia totally immersed in families, also she obtained an International Baccalaureate (OIB) in 2021 and a degree in law in Spring 2024.
  Julien has Asperger's syndrome, level 1, i.e., mild, but he is very comfortable with the people he knows. He entered the History College in Sept. 2024.
  
  My mother was Spanish, and traveling is part of my DNA. We all love traveling and meeting new people.
  
  Family and friendship are an important parts of my life. I'm doing my best to maintain good relationships with my relatives and also like to meet new people. Exchanging, sharing, discovering, learning, and understanding are essential for me. I find my balance between work (as R&D engineer), family and friends, sports, and music. Initially more of a musician than a sportswoman (I play the piano and the oboe), sports have become more important in my life in the last few years: I love to swim, I run regularly and above all I travel almost exclusively by bike. I am very sensitive to ecology at all levels and do my best to protect the planet and my loved ones.
  
  I like to cook but have little time for it so I usually prepare simple organic meals.
  
  I don't smoke and smoking is not allowed in the apartment nor the balcony.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Culture

  

  Self development

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Architecture

  

  Writing

  

  Animals

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Team sports

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Winter sports

  

  Mountain

  

  Beach

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I would be happy to help you improve your French, exchange recipes, cook with you and show you the nearby places of interest.

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  Help

  I am looking for someone who can help me shop and prepare some meals. Also if you can help my aspie son him with his socialization that would be great.
  I might also ask for help to set up this new apartment.
  I love to exchange on various subjects, I'm also found of languages.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  German: Beginner
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I have been attracted to languages since my childhood and enjoy helping foreigners to improve their French. I have hosted my daughter two English exchange partners for 6 months each, and I have also hosted a Mexican au pair for 10 months as well as Emilie's Australian correspondent for 6 weeks. I helped all of them improve their French.
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  Accommodation

  Separate room with en-suite shower room

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  What else ...

  I live between Nice and Antibes and there are many things to do around: beach, swimming, hiking, climbing, cycling, lots of museums to visit, parks to enjoy...

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I have fiber optic Internet access and work from home 2-3 times a week so working from my place is not a problem at all. I would be happy to help you with computer related issues.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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