agree with the.nurse
The fact that you are not standard will make kids like that be more willing to talk to you and will make it easier for you to understand them.
You sound like you couldn’t imagine that you have anything to offer them (just by the tone of your post). Don’t underestimate yourself. You have a lot more to offer than you think. Just because you are not a full time learner…?
Most of the people who work in that field have been thru something of their own. It makes them more sensitive to others…
If other people are telling you to do it- you probably should!
Go for it!
G’luck!