During the COVID 19 pandemic, children with special educational needs were forced to face new types of challenges due to sudden changes in the education system, health, but also in terms of interaction with other people. The present study aims to explore through qualitative research the challenges of the pandemic context for families with children with special educational needs (SEN). The participants in the study were 10 mothers who have children with SEN, from western Romania. Data collection was done through individual interviews based on a semi-structured interview guide. Interview transcripts were analyzed using a coding system based on categories and subcategories. The results of the study highlighted as the main challenges the management of financial resources in order to attend therapies; limited access to certain public places; lack of support services in which children can be temporarily supervised; difficulties in accessing online education; limited access to therapies in the public system; fears felt by parents in accessing public health services during the pandemic; longer time to be able to benefit from medical services; regression and changes in children's health; changing the daily schedule; lack of socialization and limited interactions. The study is useful for psycho-social and educational specialists working with children with special educational needs and could be extended to research targeting different types of disabilities.