I need I definition for "Special Children"?

Question

My mom is working on a report and she needs just a definition on "Special Children"

I would be glad if you helped me out.

Answer 1

Special Children are really children with special needed...which to me means that they just need an extra hand to help them.

Answer 2

I think the term should be "Children with Special Needs".  Please see if this from about.com helps :-

One Term, Many Definitions: "Special Needs" is an umbrella underneath which a staggering array of diagnoses can be wedged. Children with special needs may have mild learning disabilities or profound mental retardation; food allergies or terminal illness; developmental delays that catch up quickly or remain entrenched; occasional panic attacks or serious psychiatric problems. The designation is useful for getting needed services, setting appropriate goals, and gaining understanding for a child and stressed family.

All the best,

Answer 3

Special needs children are affected differently some physically,intellectually,emotionally and some socially. A child that finds it difficult to adapt to normall everday activities due to a disability. Children that need extra or different help from other children of the same age .Special needs children either have difficulties with learning or may have a disability.  Children making slower progress or at a diffrent rate to children the same age.

Answer 4

Special Children are all children-whether they be physically or mentally challenged or a memebr of MENSA.

A child with special needs is a child who has a need that is different from the 'average' child.

It could be a physical impairment, sensory impairment, learning disability,emotional disability,language impairment, health impairment, cognitive impairment,or any combination...