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Special needs is the politically correct term for someone who is mentally, emotionally, or physically challenged. In the past, hurtful people would say retarded.
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Why do you refer to disabled children as special needs children?
because disabled children has come to be known as a derrogative term, meaning it makes people feel less than what they are really worth. these people are not disabeld, they can usually do all the things we can with the special needs they need to have.
What term does one use to refer to a dead US president?
I can not think of any special term . Sometimes the term "dead presidents' is used to refer to money.
What is a more politicaly correct term to use for someone with 'special needs'?
I think "special needs" is the current politically correct term. You might also so "differently abled." Other than that, it would depend on what their special needs are-- that term covers a wide variety of conditions.
How do you define special needs?
Special needs can refer to people who are disabled in some way and require extra care and consideration that the average person does not, such as a wheelchair ramp or a classroom teachers assistant to help them with their studies.
What does the term red letter days refer to?
The term red letter day refers to any day that has special significance. The term comes from Medieval church calendars that printed special holy days in red ink.
What does the term special treatment and final solution refer to?
Final Solution = Hitler's Jewish Holocaust. Special Treatment = Nazi euphemism for killing or extermination.
What are some special needs related words that begin with the letter K?
Kinesthetic Method is a special needs related term. It is a style of teaching words utilizing physical activities.
What term is used to refer to the basic support systems that a nation needs to keep its economy running smoothly?
Infrastructure.
What term is used to refer to the basic support systems that a nation needs to keep it economy running smoothly?
Infrastructure.
To what does the term coed refer?
to what does the term coed refer
What is the difference between a normal child and a special child?
All children are normal. What you refer as a special child, I assume you mean special needs. Special needs children are normal children who have specific needs that need to be catered to in order to learn as a general ed. child. They may need things to be broken down for them or more repetition, or maybe even a slower pace.
What does the term 'G Man' typically refer to?
The term G-Man is a form of slang. The word G-Man stands for Government Man, and refers to the special agents of the United States. It is typically used to refer to FBI agents.
