special needs support; special assistance
Refers to educational or social support for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Often used in compounds like 特別支援学校 (special needs school) or 特別支援教育 (special needs education).
At special needs schools, education tailored to each individual is provided.
The importance of special needs education is increasing.
障害者支援 is a broader term for disability support in general, while 特別支援 is more commonly used in educational contexts.
Compound of 特別 (special) and 支援 (support). The term became widely used in Japanese educational policy from the 2000s onward.