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special needs plural noun

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Definition

the particular things needed by or provided to help people with physical, mental, behavioural or learning problems, ranging from mild to severe
carers for children with special needs
a special needs teacher
the people included in this group, for example within the educational system
a special needs child

(Definition of special needs plural noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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