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I want to be an ASD Teacher...But how?

Laura McQuade

Hello, I'm a fully qualified early years practitioner (NC & HNC) who is very interested in being an ASD Teacher as I have seen first-hand the excellent work these teachers do for children on the spectrum as my nephew is on it and has developed in leaps and bounds in the last 2 years thanks to ASD Teachers.

ASD Teachers seem to still be a fairly new thing and finding information on what I have to study in order to become one is limited at least in Scotland. From what I have gathered the BA Honours in Childhood practice degree and undergrad inclusive education (MED) seem to be the main qualifications. 

So are there any Scottish ASD teachers out there that can fill me in on what you had to do in order to get your career. Can you offer me any advice and any other courses or career path that are along the same lines.

 Thanks a lot.

Laura McQuade

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  • Hi LauraMcQuade,

    Welcome to the community. I know that in England you need to train as a general Special Needs Teacher with focus on autism and then work with students on the spectrum during your NQT year. Unfortunately, I don't have any Scottish friends to compare.

    Is there a teaching council for Scotland? You might want to call them to get more info. Some courses provide uni routes and some others focus on training on the field (so you get paid a certain amount and you work with reduced timetable). The minimum time you train is one year I think.

    Hope that helps a little. Good luck with everything! Judging from personal experience whatever the way to get there you won't regret it! It is a very reward career.

    All the best,

    Kalliopi Moderator

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  • Hi LauraMcQuade,

    Welcome to the community. I know that in England you need to train as a general Special Needs Teacher with focus on autism and then work with students on the spectrum during your NQT year. Unfortunately, I don't have any Scottish friends to compare.

    Is there a teaching council for Scotland? You might want to call them to get more info. Some courses provide uni routes and some others focus on training on the field (so you get paid a certain amount and you work with reduced timetable). The minimum time you train is one year I think.

    Hope that helps a little. Good luck with everything! Judging from personal experience whatever the way to get there you won't regret it! It is a very reward career.

    All the best,

    Kalliopi Moderator

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