Career questions tagged special-needs
What different fields of work can you do as an occupational therapist?
Grade 12, interested in becoming an occupational therapist. I am looking at colleges now and trying to figure that side of it out. I love working with children and special needs children but am also interested in what else I can do with this degree.
How do I become a successful Special education teacher?
I am a sophomore and I have had more experience with special education dancers, students, and adults than most people at my age. Working with special education individuals has always been an interest of mine and I definitely feel like there needs to be more people to help them. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question!
How much would it benefit me if I did an "internship" with special needs students before going to College?
I would like to go into that field but I am not totally sure if I should do that before I start thinking about going into the Special Education field fully.
What would be an ideal career for someone who wants to work with disabled children but has a low patience?
I would love to one day be able to help and communicate with disabled kids, such as a pediatric occupational therapist or something similar, but I tend to loose patience without meaning to. I am afraid that a career path such as pediatric OT is maybe a little too social for someone like me, and in that case, is there any similar careers that would allow me to still help and be part of their lives, but perhaps in a more bystander-like position?
How do I know the steps to become a Special Needs teacher?
I want to become a Special Needs teacher when I get older. I want to know the steps of becoming a Special Needs teacher. Can you help me? //#special-education #education #special-needs #disability #educator #teacher
As a high school student what are some ways that I can get myself ready to teach a classroom of special needs students?
I am asking since once I get my master's in special education k through 12. I plan to teach them. I want to know if there are any steps I can take to get myself ready. #special-education #special-needs #career-development #career-choice
How will a neurological sleep disorder affect my college experience?
I was diagnosed with narcolepsy during the summer of 2017. Prior to my diagnosis, I was constantly falling asleep during class and while doing homework and was unable to focus. Although I am on medication, I am not sure how the stress and fast pace college life will be affected by it. #narcolepsy #college #special-needs #disability #academic-advising
College advice for someone with Asperger's?
I've been recently diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and I was just hoping for some advice on how to get through college and how to deal with real life with this. Advice on how to deal with sensory sensitivities in the real world is especially appreciated. #college-advice #college #health #special-needs
What are possible careers for a person who majored in Behavioral Neuroscience?
I am interested in how the brain works, and specifically why it causes people to act the way they do. I want to work with people with special needs, but wonder if this is a plausible career. I am also interested in research, maybe also related to special needs. #neuroscience #behavioral-health #cognitive-psychology #neuroscientist #special-needs #child-development #neurology
How many years of college would I have to attend to become a Special Needs Nurse, and own my own Special Needs Hospital?
I am simply asking because that is the profession I would like to partake in. #nursing #nurse #pediatric-nursing #nursing-education #medical-assisting #special-needs
If I go into special education would I be stuck in that field?
I have heard this is true. #teaching #teacher #special-needs
Psychology
What are the needed requirements to work in the psychology field? #psychology #special-needs