normal child; non-disabled child
Used in educational, medical, or social contexts to contrast with children who have disabilities. The term can be sensitive; 健常児 is a common synonym.
See also: 健常児
Interaction between special-needs classes and non-disabled children is increasing.
Opportunities to learn in the same environment as non-disabled children are important.
Compound of 普通 (ふつう, 'normal, ordinary') and 児 (じ, 'child'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows a common pattern for describing categories of children.