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'''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>[http://specialchildren.about.com/od/gettingadiagnosis/p/whatare.htm About.com, ''What Are "Special Needs"?'', By Terri Mauro]</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>[http://specialchildren.about.com/od/gettingadiagnosis/p/whatare.htm About.com, ''What Are "Special Needs"?'', By Terri Mauro]</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. If something is not done, they may soon become an infestation. |
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Revision as of 02:13, November 18, 2009
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."[1]
The number of special needs children in the United States is rapidly increasing. If something is not done, they may soon become an infestation.