@hausofhemlock @lauraharvey1535 @Asababe @DrAminaYonis There's even a paper about this. https://t.co/WCoTSKrPZ5
@283970S Listen to the people with lived experience and expertise, you might understand. https://t.co/DHm826nOh6
RT @GAMRI_TU: هل نستخدم مصطلح " ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة Special needs أو الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة Persons with disabilities “ الدراسة التالية تجيب…
RT @GAMRI_TU: هل نستخدم مصطلح " ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة Special needs أو الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة Persons with disabilities “ الدراسة التالية تجيب…
RT @GAMRI_TU: هل نستخدم مصطلح " ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة Special needs أو الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة Persons with disabilities “ الدراسة التالية تجيب…
RT @GAMRI_TU: هل نستخدم مصطلح " ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة Special needs أو الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة Persons with disabilities “ الدراسة التالية تجيب…
RT @GAMRI_TU: هل نستخدم مصطلح " ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة Special needs أو الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة Persons with disabilities “ الدراسة التالية تجيب…
RT @LCarterLong: Language is always evolving. Wise people do too. Harm to others merits consideration beyond personal preferences. Anything…
Language is always evolving. Wise people do too. Harm to others merits consideration beyond personal preferences. Anything that unintentionally reinforces stigma/shame should be rejected; sadly, evidence suggests "special needs" is guilty on both counts. h
@Everett80445186 @WheelsnToys For the sake of your son, and since you yourself are not disabled, I implore you to read about how using the term "special needs" can be harmful to him. https://t.co/dsUMgogktu https://t.co/mBE7iXtQGi
https://t.co/4P0wlLA3sh Another good article on the danger of euphemism
@emilykmay Always for dignity!!! People become more familiar as the terms are used. I like to share this to folx who use the euphemisms, often with the best of intentions: https://t.co/ZVVxOK7Fd6
RT @Ghillie_Guide: @BiggerTraining Here's a citation on the use of euphemisms like "special needs" and how they increase discrimination in…
@Owl_Curry @fotobus @StephieBrix Diese Beigeschmack würde auch schon studiert. https://t.co/WCoTSKrPZ5
@MarianMahat @hattdesigns Not appropriate, disabled people don't use it and don't like it - this is a euphemism used mostly by professionals and parents. Please avoid euphemisms for disability - disabled people have run the #SayTheWord campaign on this is
@PookyH Not ok. This is not a term disabled people use or like. Here's also research that found the term is not a helpful euphemism https://t.co/lyVGpJrRkG
RT @ekverstania: @PookyH @autismbucks1 Haven't seen anyone share this one yet, so here's an academic paper on the term #SpecialNeeds. #Dis…
@PookyH @autismbucks1 Haven't seen anyone share this one yet, so here's an academic paper on the term #SpecialNeeds. #Disability https://t.co/WCoTSKrPZ5
RT @GernsbacherLAB: Our recent study demonstrates that “special needs” is an ineffective euphemism (and probably should not be used) https:…
RT @GernsbacherLAB: Our recent study demonstrates that “special needs” is an ineffective euphemism (and probably should not be used) https:…
recognize “special needs” as a term for disability. So why do we? Is the term “special needs” actually offensive? Or is the term disability or disabled more offensive? #415s23 @WiseAggies https://t.co/H2azOxqCgF
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
@Zxiyan_ please read this! <3 https://t.co/3dUiEVGEVG
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
RT @OHIR_O: FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita ju…
FIRST OF ALL, kita (clinically autistic people) gak perlu dibela segininya—apalagi sampe ngebully orang lain. Trust me, kita juga punya empati. Second, dont use the word 'kebutuhan khusus' karna sangat offensive. Coba cek tulisan di bawah https://t.co/jO
@nursekelsey Disability. It’s okay to #SayTheWord It’s actually harmful when folx don’t https://t.co/ZVVxOK8d2E
@CalabreseRose @TheoManBabies 3/ Here is an interesting article on the subject https://t.co/in3r2n10Ez)%20advises%20to%20%E2%80%9Cavoid%20using,Just%20say%20individuals%20with%20disabilities.%E2%80%9D
@MaineNSFW @rowena_guanzon @P3PWD_PL Try to avoid it. There are certain conditions or disability wherein "special needs" is offending. https://t.co/NwSH68PL0M It's better to use a 'generally' accepted term like "disability" and "condition".
2 of 12: "Special needs is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/Z5EWNlnaOB
RT @__LillyK3lly__: https://t.co/aE2eTCm6Ma and the guy still targeting me on twitter by writting this , translated from germ. to eng. la…
https://t.co/aE2eTCm6Ma and the guy still targeting me on twitter by writting this , translated from germ. to eng. lang. ________________________________ "This term"people with special needs" [sic!] is so pejorative, wrong and damaging. To "People with"
RT @AshleySWeitz: A note about the euphemism "special needs." Researchers did a study and discovered that people are viewed more negativel…
RT @AshleySWeitz: A note about the euphemism "special needs." Researchers did a study and discovered that people are viewed more negativel…
RT @AshleySWeitz: A note about the euphemism "special needs." Researchers did a study and discovered that people are viewed more negativel…
RT @AshleySWeitz: A note about the euphemism "special needs." Researchers did a study and discovered that people are viewed more negativel…
RT @AshleySWeitz: A note about the euphemism "special needs." Researchers did a study and discovered that people are viewed more negativel…
RT @ekverstania: @Steph_the_SWS @WheelsnToys @Lucy_Webster_ "Special needs" is an ineffective euphemism. https://t.co/WCoTSKrPZ5
RT @ekverstania: @Steph_the_SWS @WheelsnToys @Lucy_Webster_ "Special needs" is an ineffective euphemism. https://t.co/WCoTSKrPZ5
RT @ekverstania: @Steph_the_SWS @WheelsnToys @Lucy_Webster_ "Special needs" is an ineffective euphemism. https://t.co/WCoTSKrPZ5
@Steph_the_SWS @WheelsnToys @Lucy_Webster_ "Special needs" is an ineffective euphemism. https://t.co/WCoTSKrPZ5
RT @GernsbacherLAB: Our recent study demonstrates that “special needs” is an ineffective euphemism (and probably should not be used) https:…
If actually speaking to disabled adults on this issue isn't enough to convince you, perhaps read this study showing that "special needs" is an ineffective euphemism! Needs are needs. Everyone's needs vary. "Special needs" is unnecessarily stigmatizing. htt
@clayaiken do your research https://t.co/bJSWRxN68p
A study dropped https://t.co/mOCAOCXTKP (via a tweet from @ekverstania!)
RT @ekverstania: Some well-meaning people call us "special needs individuals". A better term is "disabled people". It has less stigma and l…
@Luhanio Eh gothakah ves rangalhe nun. - nukulhedhun therikan huri faraathe - https://t.co/5BbzbCPUUL
@Baroness_Nichol Disabled children? "Special needs" is an outdated term that causes harm. Disabled isn't a dirty word. https://t.co/asIMWL4q6m
You'll be fine and everyone will love you! Please look at why we need to leave the term Special Ed. to last century, “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/rkekvXBiib and https://t.co/Zlbjm5DTIS Importantly https://t.co/P6A1vsgLAI - https
@RealMaryz @cymbrygirl I empathize. 'Tis important to inform yourself and not give in to peer pressure or biases which perpertuate stigma. At the very least, folks should adopt phrases that cause the least harm. Consciously. Deliberately. Evidence is clea
@jwegs78 My thoughts: We need to listen to those most impacted by the language we use, people with disabilities. @MrJackCat1, who prefers to be called disabled, refers to this study which goes even further to say, "Special needs has become a dysphemism." h
3/ “Special needs” is usually used as a euphemism for disabilities in general, including physical disabilities. It’s also an ableist term. Every human has a unique variety of needs. Here’s a great study about why this euphemism is ineffective and harmful.
RT @ekverstania: Some well-meaning people call us "special needs individuals". A better term is "disabled people". It has less stigma and l…
Some well-meaning people call us "special needs individuals". A better term is "disabled people". It has less stigma and leads to more acceptance. https://t.co/4nndrS12LI
@OPB Please don’t use the phrase “special needs” when you mean disabled or disabilities. This will help explain why: https://t.co/X5mFtL4Rsg
@somewherein84 There is science backing the change of term, and why disability advocates are asking everyone to move away from using it. https://t.co/Yw04PsI38K
@dhivehimanje2 You should stick to disabled people/disability & here is why I say so. https://t.co/13lqqTfvrr
@OSALOVELY @coreysdavis @AdamParkhomenko Yes. "Special needs" usually refers to learning disabilities or neurodivergence, but their needs aren't special. If interested, you can find a lot of information by googling to special needs ableism. There's also a
Insight on the Best Ways to use Language in Disability Communities Information is directly from: “Demystifying Disability Language” https://t.co/yvE4G6pxk5 Want to learn more? Check out this other article: https://t.co/n99yLQMdZO #Disability #Education
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @AbleismWatch: Stop saying “special needs” please!
RT @AbleismWatch: Stop saying “special needs” please!
Stop saying “special needs” please!
Interesting research on terms & language... ‘Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective. Our study examined the effectiveness of a popular euphemism for persons with #disabili
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
@joylessdave @MeanderingRhode @madison_isqueer @DesertPuxtie @APStylebook @alexanderrusso The problem too is that when a term is seen as negative, people are excluded, and that can also be an obstacle to help and support. Someone further up this thread pos
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
Reading this later. As a disabled woman (#MCTD), and former #SpecialEducation #teacher, we need to be very conscious of the words we use to describe students with disabilities; we often are further othering and stigmatizing without meaning to. Impact over
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…
RT @holyspacemonkey: @APStylebook Here’s some research to help people understand why the term “special needs” should be retired. They found…