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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 51Թ Forms
- ·-Ա adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of special needs1
Example Sentences
It was the promise of a better life for their child who has special needs that prodded the couple to dip into their savings and take such a risk.
"But you've others with special needs who still need that intimate care and still need to have people looking after them."
"The Department of Education will continue to deliver on all statutory programs that fall under the agency's purview, including formula funding, student loans, Pell Grants, funding for special needs students, and competitive grantmaking," the email states.
Muckamore is run by the Belfast Health Trust and provides facilities for adults with special needs.
Kelly Hedges, principal of the Victory Centre for children with special needs, agrees.
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