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'''Special needs''' is a term used to describe individuals with mental, emotional, or physical disabilities.  "The designation is useful for getting needed services, setting appropriate goals, and gaining understanding for a child and stressed family."<ref>About.com, ''What Are "Special Needs"?'', By Terri Mauro [http://specialchildren.about.com/od/gettingadiagnosis/p/whatare.htm]</ref>

'''Special needs''' is a term used to describe individuals with mental, emotional, or physical disabilities.  They may need to be treated differently than their peers due to medical, behavioral, developmental, learning, and/or mental health issues.  "The designation is useful for getting needed services, setting appropriate goals, and gaining understanding for a child and stressed family."<ref>About.com, ''What Are "Special Needs"?'', By Terri Mauro [http://specialchildren.about.com/od/gettingadiagnosis/p/whatare.htm]</ref>

The number of special needs children in the [[United States]] is rapidly increasing.   

The number of special needs children in the [[United States]] is rapidly increasing.