I am interesting in working with children with down syndrome. What career would best suit this?

Question

I am interesting in working with children with down syndrome. What career would best suit this?

Answer 1

physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy.  special education (but you'd get children with all diagnosises)

or you coul make your own school for such children and offer services and have it inclusive to- just  a dream of mine for children with autism

Answer 2

to ad to nyclee41's answer you could also work in group homes, ARC, counselor for work programs, human services...specifically birth to 3 program as a service coordinator, local down syndrome association, pediatrition that specializes in DS, geneticsis surgeon that specializes in correcting heart defects associated with DS...just to name a few...Good luck in your career choice!

Answer 3

special education degree focusing in on EMH (Educable Mentally Handicapped).

Or something in the Special Olympics

Answer 4

Teaching special ed.  You'll need a bachelor's degree and a special ed credential.