noun
child with a disability; disabled child
Refers to a child who has a physical, intellectual, or mental disability. The term is neutral in official contexts, but sensitivity is advised; 障がい児 is sometimes used as a euphemistic spelling.
この学校には障害児のための特別支援学級がある。
This school has special support classes for children with disabilities.
障害児の親たちが情報交換
Parents of disabled children held a meeting to exchange information.
Compound of 障害 (disability, obstacle) and 児 (child).