The five W’s of Special Ed looks at the what, who, when, where and why of special education. Special education includes over 11 million children including those with autism, ADHD, and various behavioral disorders. Those who fall under the special education label deserve the same opportunities as those without. Most can achieve this inside a normal classroom with only a few accommodations. Early detection of developmental delays is important to provide the help these children benefit from. This can be done as early as three months old by testing motor and social skills. Detection can come from a variety of sources including doctors, teachers, and school nurses. Understanding developmental delays are the first step in assuring that those affected are afforded the same rights as everyone else.