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Help a family with my autistic daughter and daily life in a beautiful city surrounded by woods in Aquitaine, France

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our home! A warm-hearted family is looking for a kind soul to share our daily life 🌿

    Hello!

    I'm the mother of Louise, a wonderful 16-year-old girl with autism. Louise is non-verbal, but she communicates in her own beautiful way—through gestures, expressions, and deep emotional presence. She thrives in a calm, stable, and caring environment.

    We live an active, nature-connected life and are looking for someone kind and reliable to help mainly with housekeeping, and possibly to spend some gentle time with Louise (simple games, short walks, quiet companionship).

    💫 What we offer you:

    An authentic experience within a close-knit and loving family

    A meaningful introduction to the world of autism

    A healthy lifestyle (we follow a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, and enjoy swimming, cycling, and hiking)

    A warm, respectful, and caring environment with genuine human connection

    🧩 What we’re looking for:

    Kindness, patience, and open-mindedness

    Willingness to help with daily household tasks (this is essential for us)

    A sincere interest in discovering a different way of life, full of challenges and rewards

    No specific experience with autism is required, but it’s important that you are aware of the reality and daily challenges it can bring. Every day is different—sometimes unpredictable—but always rich with learning and meaning.

    🎒 If you're looking for a truly human experience, a simple and heartfelt family life, and you're ready to give as much as you’ll receive, then we’d be delighted to welcome you.

    We look forward to meeting and connecting with you!

    Bienvenue chez nous ! Une famille chaleureuse cherche une personne bienveillante pour partager son quotidien 🌿

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    Bonjour !

    Je suis maman de Louise, une merveilleuse jeune fille autiste de 16 ans. Louise est non verbale, mais elle communique autrement : avec le regard, les gestes, et beaucoup de sensibilité. Elle a besoin d’un environnement stable, doux, et respectueux de son rythme.

    Nous vivons dans un foyer chaleureux, actif et respectueux de la nature. Nous recherchons une personne gentille et motivée pour nous aider principalement avec le ménage, et si vous vous sentez à l’aise, passer un peu de temps avec Louise (promenade, jeux simples, présence calme).

    💫 Ce que nous vous offrons :

    Une immersion dans la vie d’une famille unie et authentique

    Une découverte sensible et réelle du monde de l’autisme

    Un mode de vie sain (alimentation sans gluten ni lactose, activités sportives régulières : natation, vélo, randonnée)

    Une atmosphère conviviale, avec de l'écoute, du partage et beaucoup d'humanité

    🧩 Ce que nous attendons de vous :

    De la bienveillance, de la patience, et de l’ouverture d’esprit

    Une participation active aux tâches ménagères (essentiel pour nous)

    Une envie sincère de découvrir un autre quotidien, parfois hors des sentiers battus

    Aucune expérience spécifique avec l’autisme n’est requise, mais il est important que vous soyez conscient(e) de la réalité et des défis que cela implique. Chaque jour est différent, parfois imprévisible, mais toujours enrichissant.

    🎒 Si vous cherchez une expérience humaine forte, une vie de famille simple et sincère, et que vous êtes prêt(e) à apprendre autant que vous aiderez, alors nous serions ravis de vous accueillir.

    Au plaisir de vous rencontrer et d’échanger !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Videography
    Culture
    Cooking & food
    Performing arts
    Books
    Photography
    Writing
    Music
    Dancing
    Nature
    Water sports
    Fitness
    Beach
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I speak French and English ... I can learn cooking and play music and french and also chess
    caring for an autistic child is an exceptional experience, the person will be coached and trained before starting activities with the autistic child.

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    je parle français et anglais... je peux apprendre la cuisine et la musique et les échecs
    s'occuper d'un enfant autiste est une expérience exceptionnelle, la personne sera coachée et formée avant de commencer les activités avec l'enfant autiste

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

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  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    if you come to the house, every day, you will be there playing with Louise, babysitting, being patient with Louise and above all having knowledge about disabilities (and autism if possible) and a little help in the apartment

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    si vous venez à la maison, chaque jour, vous serez là jouer avec Louise,
    baby sitting, être patient avec louise et surtout avoir des connaissances en matière de handicap (et d'autisme si possible) et un peu d'aide dans l'appartement

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    you will have your own room (only woman)

    we eat gluten and lactose free. ONLY organic vegetables and fruits.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Bordeaux, in the heart of the wine region, is a port city located on the Garonne, in the south-west of France. It is famous for the Gothic cathedral of Saint-André, its mansions built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, as well as its art museums as the Museum of Fine Arts in Bordeaux. The public gardens follow the curves of the quays along the river. The Place de la Bourse, in the center of which sits the fountain of the Three Graces, is reflected in the mirror of water.
    and also 1h driving to cap ferret
    Cap Ferret is a French cap forming a coastal strip which is located at the southern end of the peninsula of Lège-Cap-Ferret in Gironde. It separates the Atlantic Ocean and the Arcachon Basin.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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