If i major in psychology, can i go into working with special needs kids/adults with that major?

Great answers so far. With a degree in psychology, you definitely can work with people with special needs. Depending on your geographical area, you may need to get a masters to do the kind of work you'd be most interested in. Having lived in CA, MA, and TX, I can tell you that with a bachelors in psychology in both CA and MA I was qualified for only direct care positions (providing applied behavior analysis therapy, parent coaching, etc), but in TX I am managing a caseload of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, largely because there are fewer people in my area with advanced degrees, so they'll accept bachelors level case managers. I would advise also looking into careers where you could choose to work with children and adults with special needs, such as becoming an Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or School Psychologist. All require masters degrees. You could also seek a masters in counseling, or specifically Rehabilitation Counseling, which is more focused on counseling adults with special needs, as opposed to counseling people in general.

Depending on your state's and county's requirements, have a degree in Psych will definitely be beneficial. I, too, work with individuals the experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and having a degree with business has helped! Simply because you have learned to address situations and to be problem-solving with all that you do. Your degree would benefit because you can 'learn' about the heart of the situation such as the cause/effect for a behavior or understanding the challenges this special clientele experiences.....which in turn will help you to advocate for them further. Best wishes with your endeavors!

I believe it depends on what state and country you live in. I think a degree in Psychology would be a great fit. You could become a case worker who primarily works with special needs children and adults. Check out your local Social Services organizations and see if you could chat with someone who is doing what you want to pursue. Also volunteering a an organization for special needs patients would be a huge help for you. Hope this helps!!!!!