Hi Adry,

Thanks for your question! Yes, in my opinion, kids with special needs or learning differences do need special education.

Special education is defined as the intervention put in place to prevent, eliminate, or overcome obstacles that could keep an individual with learning differences from becoming an active participant in schools, or in society (via Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, by W.L.Heward).

Some kids learn in different ways, because of learning disabilities or differences. These learning styles need to be accounted for so those children don't fall behind. Special education is the way to do that.

Hope this helps!