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special needs
[ spesh-uhl needz ]
plural noun
- the special educational requirements of those with learning difficulties, emotional or behavioral problems, or physical disabilities.
special needs
plural noun
- the educational requirements of pupils or students suffering from any of a wide range of physical disabilities, medical conditions, intellectual difficulties, or emotional problems, including deafness, blindness, dyslexia, learning difficulties, and behavioural problems
- ( as modifier )
special-needs teachers
Sensitive Note
Other Word Forms
- ·-Ա adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of special needs1
Example Sentences
It also boasted an astute supporting bit for Jon Bernthal as Chris’ estranged younger brother Braxton, another mercenary sensitive to how his wants always took second place to his sibling’s special needs.
Lucy, 32, a special needs teacher who lives near Sonning Common in Oxfordshire, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 12 weeks pregnant.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a social media post that the agency is “fully prepared to take on the responsibility of supporting individuals with special needs” and would “make the care of our most vulnerable citizens our highest national priority.”
Now, we have separately learned of concerns about the use of such rooms elsewhere, including footage recorded in October 2023 at Springwell Leeds Academy North site - a school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health special needs.
Riding schools specifically designed for children with special needs aim to improve motor skills and coordination.
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