QUESTION 17 OF 26

When did you make the decision to teach autistic students?

This can be answered briefly by telling the interviewer about your first exposure working as a Special Education Teacher with autistic students.

"Working with autistic students wasn't always my area of focus. I was first exposed to it with school ABC and since then, it became my primary focus. I was passionate about it and did really well with that area of special education."

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Anonymous Answer

When my younger brother was diagnosed with Autism, I became interested in learning more about what Autism was, and this sparked my interest in special education.

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You have a personal tie to being a special education teacher, which will further ensure that you will bring your best to work with you every day :)

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