I don’t necessarily interpret “special needs” kids with malcontents.
Have you actually observed these “special needs” students in the classroom or on the phys ed field? I don’t want to believe you could otherwise be so cold.
You misinterpret “special snowflake” for “special needs”.
NOT THE SAME.
“Special snowflake” is the term mockingly used whenever socety /parents/educators tells an individual that they are “special”, regardless of the contributions they offer.