I have just statred special education teaching.  I am really interested
That is a great field to get in to. Helping people with special needs achieve a higher level of self suffciency and success in school and life is so important.
I am interested in intellectual disabilities.  Is creating self sufficiency in children difficult?
I'm sure it has it challenges at times, but extremely rewarding. States require special education with federal standards as a condition to receive federal funding. That is a great policy.