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re: Is The Word "Retarded" Offensive?
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:48 am to Boss
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:48 am to Boss
That's helpful when you can give people a simple answer. Not saying autism is simple by any means, but it's one word that people know and generally have a basic understanding of. My son has autism, too, but that's not his main diagnosis or the reason he needs a wheelchair. When I say his primary diagnosis I then have to give a little lesson on what that is and why he has autism and needs his wheelchair, etc. Sometimes disabled is much easier.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:57 am to drunkenpunkin
Right, but taking the time to provide that mini-educational lesson goes a long way in helping people understand. Having worked with children with disabilities for years, many adults are uncomfortable because they simply do not know.
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