special needs ˌspecial ˈneeds noun [plural] SPECIALIZED
1 F0 the particular things needed by or provided to help people who have an illness or condition that makes it difficult for them to do the things that other people do: » carers for children with special needs» a special needs teacherThesaurus+: ↑Teaching in general2 F0 the people included in this group, for example within the educational system: » a special needs childThesaurus+: ↑Students and pupils |