A child’s special need can be developmental, physical, emotional or behavioral. Sometimes children are born with the condition. Other times a disability may develop or become noticeable when the child has reached a certain age. There can be many different types of special needs. This becomes even more important if you have gained your experience with a different special needs condition in your home country. If you know that you will be caring for a child with special needs, we recommend that you learn more about the specific needs of your host child.