I am interested in becoming a special education social skills worker. I have worked with
kids who have autism as a volunteer at my high school and at a horseback riding center
exclusively for individuals who have special needs. Autism is a severe developmental disorder,
which if left unchecked, can usually progress to developmental disabilities at a young age. The
causes of this disorder are largely unknown. It includes genetic and environmental factors.
Studies shown show that symptoms may be present from birth, or appear after two or more years
of apparently normal development, (Jeffery Gettelman Par. 2). I also have a brother who has
autism, cerebral palsy, and is developmentally delayed. Growing up with him has given me the
desire to help special needs students to reach their full potential. I have learned that with wanting to teach in this field you must have patience, and have a way in communicating with kids who
I personally want to try and be a one on one aid for a child with special needs. I want to
be able to help the child I'm working with through autism at the beginning and into their life.
And I am aware that it can be very demanding, challenging, and time consuming. You have to
learn the skills in understanding, interpreting, and being knowledgeable about the child's
disorder, and understand their needs. Being a social skills worker I would be able to educate you
in the progression and needs of you and your child. Having an older brother with autism has
educated me more on the topic that there are many progressions and organizations that will help
your child be able to deal with life more easily. The most important thing to realize is that there
is help and hope for you and your child, and people would be more than happy to help.
Being a special education social skills worker would be ideal but I also if I could would
like to find an activity I could ...