Special needs


Conditions and disorders

Dictionary definition of special needs

A list of conditions - physical, neurological, genetic, chromosomal and developmental - plus social communication disorders and special educational needs.


Justin Fletcher webchat

Justin Fletcher

Something Special presenter Justin Fletcher (aka Mr Tumble) was our guest for a live webchat at Mumsnet Towers. If you missed it, catch up here.

Who does what

Paediatrician with baby

Know your clinical psychologist from your educational psychologist, your SENCO from your social worker in the acronym-strewn world of special needs provision.