Across the United States, the number of children with special needs has exploded over the past 15 years and is showing no sign of slowing down. With the growing demand, Special Education itself has become more complex and more difficult for many parents to understand.
The 5 W’s Of Special Education And Why Special Education Services Are A Right
The 5 W’s Of Special Education And Why Special Education Services Are A Right


In the infographic below, Special Education Degrees highlights the five W’s of Special Education;
In the infographic below, Special Education Degrees highlights the five W’s of Special Education;
- Who? –People
- What? –Deserving Equal Opportunity
- When? – When everyone needs help. WHEN THEY ARE CHILDREN.
- Where? – Diagnosis: Doctors, Psychologists, Teachers, School Nurses, Therapists
- Why? The infographic does a great job of breaking down special education as a whole into a more consumable format.
Children with special needs require different forms of treatment such as;
- Medication
- Extra Services
- Emotional, Developmental Or Behavioral Therapy
- Physical Or Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy

Whichever option you choose for your child, the more information you can gather and understand, the better prepared you will be to ensure your child with special needs reaches their academic excellence!

This infographic was provided by Special Education Degrees