Usage patterns
特別扱いするto give someone special treatment
The teacher gives him special treatment above everyone else.
〈人〉にとって特別な〈物〉something special to someone
This ring is something special to me.
特別に〈動詞〉to do something as a special exception
Today I was allowed to go home early as a special exception.
何も特別なことはないthere's nothing special about it
There's nothing special about the food at this restaurant.