Are there any careers working with downs syndrome or any other special needs?

Question

if there is can you help me find a school or a way i can get a degree with working with downs syndrome.

Answer 1

Yes, there are careers with down syndrome and special needs children or with adults. Organizations always welcome people who are interested in this field and in helping.Schools specifically are another way where you would greatly see what and how to teach children with specific special needs. For a degree in the field of special needs for children, you would have too join a accredited college. Study, work hard, do internships, keep the focus on your dreams and all will be well.

Arlene C.V.

Answer 2

Just to add on to what was already mentioned, there is the whole field of social work as well, which opens doors to working with people with a wide range of abilities.  

I am currently working working on a couple of master's degrees, including my Master's of Social Work and I manage group homes for adults.  However, my undergrad degree was in Religious Studies.  

I would recommend finding local organizations, whether they are residential programs or day treatment and habilitation programs and look into part-time work.  Generally speaking you can get your foot in the door with part-time direct care work as that doesn't typically require specific experience.  Not you mention those positions have the most direct interaction with the residents/consumers/clients and can be some of the most fun and rewarding.

Once you get your foot in the door of the field so to speak, you will quickly see that there is a wide range of opportunities from residential care and management to vocational training to all of the various therapies previously mentioned whether medical or more social, counseling, etc.  The list goes on and on.  

By working a bit in the field while you are in school, you will get a much better feel for what area specifically interests you the most.  I applaud you for you desire to help others and good luck in your endeavors.  It's not always an easy road, but it's one that's always worth it.  

If you have some idea of which areas interest you the most or geographical areas where you'd like to go to school, I'd be happy to point out any programs with which I am familiar.  I'm also happy to answer any other questions that you might have about working in the field.

Answer 3

here are some ideas you might want to look into:

speech therapist, occupational therapist (fine motor skills), physical therapist (gross motor skills) degree in special education, which can be used for teaching or early intervention (birth to 3 program) as a service coordinator. working in group homes, nurse liason who specializes in working with moms-to-be (coordinating dr. visits, putting new moms in touch with local down syndrome organizations), art therapy, music therapy.....just to name a few. good luck in your career choice!!!