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

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