This document discusses abuse, neglect and maltreatment of children with special needs. It identifies risk factors for abuse such as prior abuse history, family stress, lack of parenting knowledge, and poverty. Children with disabilities are much more likely to experience abuse than non-disabled children. Factors that increase their risk include family stress related to their needs, lack of parental skills and resources. The document outlines protective factors like education, family support and resilience. It describes programs like Parents as Teachers that help strengthen families and reduce risk.