special needs

the special educational requirements of those with learning difficulties, emotional or behavioral problems, or physical disabilities.

OTHER WORDS FROM special needs

spe·cial-needs, adjective

Her candidacy set off a controversy about whether she was neglecting her children, in particular her special-needs baby.

The Right Subjects Wendy Davis to Litmus Tests No Male Would Ever Face |Kirsten Powers |January 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
School districts are required by law to provide services for special-needs kids.

The Real Juvenile Offenders |Daniela Drake |June 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
And the only moments of pathos were watching Rick Santorum talk about his special-needs 3-year-old, Bella.

A Crying Toddler Viral Video Reflects Cranky, Exhausting Election |Michelle Cottle |November 2, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Sue has boundless love for her special-needs sister, so none to spare on anyone else.

What the Stars Hold for Your Week |Starsky + Cox |July 8, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Well, have you done it with a toddler, a special-needs kid, and a pushy 6-year-old?

My Disney Cruise from Hell |Laura Bennett |April 9, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

special needs

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