I have no idea how in demand special education teachers are. I can tell you that in addition to autism, you could be working with kids with physical disabilities and certain learning disabilities, like dyslexia.
Definitely! There is always a need for special education teachers. There are other kinds of disabilities you may be working with, including kids with physical disabilities and certain learning disabilities, like dyslexia.
I've been looking into becoming a special education teacher. I'm doing research on what I need to get started. Good for you! Those students need a much different approach to learning. What types of disabilities do students have who receive care from a special education teacher? You'd probably be working with a lot of kids who have certain behavioral disorders, like ADHD or ADD, and maybe even some developmental disabilities, like autism. It sounds like a rewarding career! Is there a specific degree I would need to become a special education teacher? I'm not actually sure, but the teaching involves specialized teaching procedures and equipment and settings that are adapted to the situation. I would imagine with the rates of autism ever increasing, special education teachers are in demand. Do you think that's true? What else should I know about the profession?
Common special needs include learning disabilities (such as dyslexia), communication disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders (such as ADHD and ADD), physical disabilities (such as Brittle Bone Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Bifida, and Frederich's Ataxia), and developmental disabilities (such as autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability).