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Down Syndrome And AutismWhat is the appropriate name for someone who works with people who have autism, Down syndrome, etc.?

I recently changed my career because I want to help people who have autism, Down syndrome and others. But I do not know exactly what it's called. If you know, please help!

services worker rights
social worker
OT
Physiotherapist
psychologist
psychiatrist
counselor
paraprofessionals
professor

OT can be a job title of "professor of special education", "", "behavior specialist" (requires a Master undergraduate possible / Bachelor 's in Special Ed). A person would need an MA in applied behavior analysis (ABA) to administer behavioral therapy for children with autism or another.

For more general career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco can search "of teachers and - special education, occupational therapists," social workers "(Master for most jobs and to become a behavior specialist) or other.

U.S. colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ

Volunteer opportunities available: http://www.volunteermatch.org

I agree with the statements above. You can be a nurse, occupational therapist, a psychologist. You can get your degree in special education, the friends of my mother's daughter does this, it helps disabled people become independent. With autism, you must be careful. Many children are misdiagnosed, not all but some and work for you the differences. You do not want to label a child with ADD or energetic children slight wilting social issues in autism. With the appropriate education and training, you're ready for any job you want. You must have specialized training to tell the difference between the act and actually have a mental problem. Children with autism, 75% have a mental disorder, which makes them the social evil, that other children notice that the child is different. They may not have the ability to socialize. Personally, I think many children are misdiagnosed and given medicine that actually make them worse. Good luck my dear. My doctor tried to tell mom that I had ADHD, but I could play two levels higher than my first-grade friends, and was very annoyed with what I am "learning" in the classroom. Many of these children need more activities to do and try. Remember that not every child has a problem, but every child needs love. You'll be great!

I assume you are talking to someone in the field of education. You have two choices overall, Para-educator or special educator. To become a teacher you need to know from a local college or department of education that is necessary. To become an educator by, your state will have guidelines as to what is needed and you need to apply to schools. In my state, either you need an associates degree or pass a test demonstrating academic mastery of basic math, reading and writing. A paraeducator in general is not to develop programs, but implements programs developed by the special education teacher or other specialists. The educator develops programs, but is also responsible for the development of assessments and a large quantity of documents.

Apart from teachers you can specialize in an area that supports children with disabilities, including behavioral, reading specialist, or any of the positions mentioned by others here.

I also have problems with my \ son of autism. I posted my question on wish123 and received a reply from an expert who has solved my problem. Worth a try.

I work with children who have autism and the title of my work involves using special education.

case of a teacher, it is called.

Posted on March 6, 2010.
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