Special Education Career Test

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Special education is one of the most varied and rewarding fields in teaching, but most people only picture one version of it. In reality, it spans everything from working with a two-year-old whose family has just received a diagnosis, to helping a young adult with autism prepare for their first job. Some specialists focus on finding the right way to help a non-verbal child communicate for the first time, others work to understand why a student’s behavior is making it difficult for them to learn, and others assess children’s needs so that the right support can finally be put in place. Whatever draws you to this field, there is almost certainly a path within it that fits the way you work. Take a few minutes to find out which one that might be.

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Disclaimer: Before you start the test, please consider the following: the test results are provided to you for the purpose of discovering your interests, your likes and dislikes and contemplating on what you may want to do in the future. Our tests are not psychological tests, nor do they indicate that you excel in a certain field of interest. Our tests do not amount to professional career advice. Our terms of use contain a disclaimer.

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Guide learners in planning next steps after school.
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Use tools to help non-verbal students communicate.
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Assess learning needs of children and young people.
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Adapt materials for visual or hearing needs.
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Advise teachers on making lessons accessible.
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Help students whose main barrier is communication.
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Spot early signs that a child may need extra support.
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Prepare learners for life beyond school.
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Write reports that guide a student's support.
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Use strategies to support emotional regulation.
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Coordinate education support across a whole school.
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Teach classes designed for students with complex needs.
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Adapt lessons so all students can take part.
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Run assessments to understand how a child learns best.
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Create daily routines that help students feel settled.
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Explore what is driving a student's behavior.
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Link families to the right professionals and services.
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Teach independent living skills to young people.
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Create behavior support plans with families.
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Support students whose mental health affects learning.
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Apply speech therapy strategies in class.
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Identify and support young children with additional needs.
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Use structured methods that help a student's progress.
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Design lessons tailored to each student's needs.
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Arrange specialist equipment that helps students learn.
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Work with colleges and employers to support learners.
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Help students develop language for learning.
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Work with physiotherapists to support students.
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Ease physical and sensory barriers to student learning.
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Help families understand what their child needs.
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Support students whose main barrier is communication.
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Advise on the support a child needs at school and home.
Please answer all highlighted questions.

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