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How to talk about autistic ways of being. Reference list and…
How to talk about autistic ways of being. Reference list and…
“Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism
Study finds term, “special needs” a dysphemism (a euphemism more negative than the word it replaces). Predicts it will (or has…
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5256467/
https://cognitiveresearchjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41235-016-0025-4
“Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism http://ht.ly/YAR430jlfcQ
Why ’special needs’ is not a great term: “Anytime we allow people with a disability to be treated as special people who should…
Did you know that people with disabilities DID NOT create the term "special needs"? Being "special" doesn’t promote inclusion…
Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective. Our…
https://cognitiveresearchjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41235-016-0025-4
Take note!! 'Special Needs' is an ineffective euphemism according to the research findings in this recent study. http://bit.ly/2j…
Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective. Our…
Interesting study on "special needs" as a term.
Take note!! 'Special Needs' is an ineffective euphemism according to the research findings in this recent study. http://bit.ly/2j…
Wow! Empirical evidence to support what we know about using respectful language to describe people with disabilities. Thanks to…
Would you prefer people to describe your child as having special needs or a disability? This study explores some very…
Interesting study. Please share your opinion, we'd love to hear your thoughts..... http://cognitiveresearchjournal.springeropen…
Words are powerful! Interesting study on the euphemism - “Special needs”. ".....We predicted and observed that persons are…
Interesting study! ".....We predicted and observed that persons are viewed more negatively when described as having special…
light summer reading: http://www.readcube.com/articles/10.1186/s41235-016-0025-4?author_access_token=Apjl0UvLuskQyhsfcEYPeW_BpE…
An idea we've mentioned before: “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism, Cognitive Research 1:29