RT @Semi_Handmade: @SAHMof3DSSPSA @GreggBeratan Yang needs to stop saying special needs. Abled parents say special needs despite generation…
@literElly I couldn’t believe it. SMH #CripTheVote https://t.co/ZVVxOK7Fd6
@SAHMof3DSSPSA @GreggBeratan Yang needs to stop saying special needs. Abled parents say special needs despite generations of disabled people describing how harmful this euphemism is #CripTheVote https://t.co/ZVVxOK7Fd6
Remember, folks, "Special Needs" fits in that space between "Cripple" (actual slur) and "handicapped" (not quite a slur, but still pejorative & also a term used in forcible institutionalization) in "words nobody likes to be called." https://t.co/a16q4
@SkylorJAndrews And on top of all this? It literally is a dysphemism for disability. I.E., the opposite of a euphemism. It makes disability be looked down on even more. I highly recommend reading this paper on the term "special needs" and then sharing it
RT @Noahsasson: @neurowonderful @KaydenStockwell You may be interested in this paper, if you haven’t seen it yet: https://t.co/eU1ulxLvMK
@neurowonderful @KaydenStockwell You may be interested in this paper, if you haven’t seen it yet: https://t.co/eU1ulxLvMK
RT @ai_valentin: @ShahdAlshammari @DisabilityStor1 @DisVisibility @chron_ac @travisclau @carlyfindlay Studies show that people labelled "sp…
@ShahdAlshammari @DisabilityStor1 @DisVisibility @chron_ac @travisclau @carlyfindlay Studies show that people labelled "special needs" are perceived more negatively by abled people: https://t.co/JHkr1m8pbN It's a term that parents of disabled children use
@MacTad @SFdirewolf For more: https://t.co/kaCVbV9MzE
RT @Noahsasson: @slooterman @ElizabethHarm20 @RutiRegan "special" as a euphemism is also counterproductive: "special needs is associated wi…
RT @Noahsasson: @slooterman @ElizabethHarm20 @RutiRegan "special" as a euphemism is also counterproductive: "special needs is associated wi…
@slooterman @ElizabethHarm20 @RutiRegan "special" as a euphemism is also counterproductive: "special needs is associated with more negativity... whereas disability is associated with a more inclusive set of disabilities". https://t.co/eU1ulxLvMK
@hayxsmith Our data also suggest that "special needs" is more of a dysphemism than a euphemism https://t.co/Lcf2qSbvdC
Euphemisms become dysphemisms way too easily. This journal article on the subject explains the concept pretty well with the term "special needs" as the example, which I think is a similar phenomenon. https://t.co/KQlNfxpDWE
@belovedbless @brookewinters33 @riotheatherrr Here are a few articles about it https://t.co/afZdy15WnQ https://t.co/qD6HkyYYJ0 https://t.co/G0TPurl1md
Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective. One study at the University of Wisconsin examined the effectiveness of a popular euphemism for persons with disabilities, special needs
@allboutconnects @ricearosie Yes, that's a tough situation! I totally agree that the system/terms need revamping! However, as reviewed in this article, “special needs” is not really a U.S. legal term (at least not as applied to disabilities)! Alas, “spe
RT @colleen_cruz: Teachers and other adults that spend time with children - can we stop using the term ‘special needs’? It’s time. https://…
RT @colleen_cruz: Teachers and other adults that spend time with children - can we stop using the term ‘special needs’? It’s time. https://…
RT @colleen_cruz: Teachers and other adults that spend time with children - can we stop using the term ‘special needs’? It’s time. https://…
Teachers and other adults that spend time with children - can we stop using the term ‘special needs’? It’s time. https://t.co/QEIUp6IjLL
RT @CatiaMalaquias: @HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it o…
RT @CatiaMalaquias: @HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it o…
RT @CatiaMalaquias: @HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it o…
RT @CatiaMalaquias: @HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it o…
RT @CatiaMalaquias: @HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it o…
RT @CatiaMalaquias: @HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it o…
RT @CatiaMalaquias: @HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it o…
RT @CatiaMalaquias: @HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it o…
@disabilityscoop Why are you using the terms “special needs” in this article? Just #SayTheWord please and don’t reinforce unhelpful euphemisms that so many disabled people find offensive https://t.co/lyVGpJ9I6y
@HChristinaR @abccanberra Absolutely detest the euphemism “special needs” -most of the disabled people I know find it offensive and as research shows, its use has a negative impact on how disabled people are perceived: https://t.co/lyVGpJ9I6y
RT @GernsbacherLAB: @ShannonDingle Totally agree! And our research shows that "special needs" is an ineffective euphemism (and carries more…
RT @GernsbacherLAB: @ShannonDingle Totally agree! And our research shows that "special needs" is an ineffective euphemism (and carries more…
@ShannonDingle Totally agree! And our research shows that "special needs" is an ineffective euphemism (and carries more negative associations). https://t.co/Q05DwhhgW6
RT @DisabilityRtsNE: "Special Needs" is a term that deserves to be retired. https://t.co/9zXzLodySM https://t.co/9zXzLodySM
"Special Needs" is a term that deserves to be retired. https://t.co/9zXzLodySM https://t.co/9zXzLodySM
RT @Mediadisdat: 2016 research: “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/RCWXp93SlK
RT @Mediadisdat: 2016 research: “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/RCWXp93SlK
ICYMI... #SpecialNeeds isn't just inaccurate and offensive. It doesn't work either. #DISABLED. #SayTheWord
RT @Mediadisdat: 2016 research: “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/RCWXp93SlK
RT @Mediadisdat: 2016 research: “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/RCWXp93SlK
“Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/BvsfeR0fte
2016 research: “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/RCWXp93SlK
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
Also a good opportunity to remind ourselves -and each other- that “disabled” is NOT the same as “unable.” (It’s always better to open communication and ask than to assume.)
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
@PennamitePLR @RebeccaCokley @ruesilver @crippledscholar @mattbc Good research on this topic recently: https://t.co/FDrp3HM9K5
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
RT @Kirstie_Schultz: “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/sL167Hek9D
“Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/sL167Hek9D
“Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/OgWEAHVkRv
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
RT @elizejackson: P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
P.S. The word is not 'Special Needs'. It's Disability. #SayTheWord And for reference: https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
An ineffective and annoying euphemism. https://t.co/ag6p7EOO11
2016 research: “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/RCWXp8Mhuc
RT @FASDNetworkSCal: Study finds term, “special needs” a dysphemism (a euphemism more negative than the word it replaces). Predicts it will…
Study finds term, “special needs” a dysphemism (a euphemism more negative than the word it replaces). Predicts it will (or has already) become a slur, like “dumb.” Recommends using the term “disability.” https://t.co/c44j4jLXkm https://t.co/kMIkL1nFoS
“Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/ArkPueSies #specialneeds #Disability
“Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism https://t.co/cGItpyhCIV
A study indicates that saying "special needs" instead of "disabled" doesn't accomplish what it's meant to accomplish ... https://t.co/vk0R2EhK5Y
RT @elizejackson: As @besswww pointed out, we now have evidence that the term 'Special Needs' is an Ineffective Euphemism. https://t.co/Bu…
RT @mwholloway: This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. h…
This research describes how the term “special needs” affects the way people with disabilities are perceived and treated. https://t.co/NMkdVFvhbA
As @besswww pointed out, we now have evidence that the term 'Special Needs' is an Ineffective Euphemism. https://t.co/BucwDDHHHM
Special needs. What do you think of when you hear that label? https://t.co/odMawrrJTp #Disabilities
RT @Leah_McRorie: Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective.…
RT @Leah_McRorie: Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective.…
RT @svyantek: Euphemisms don't work. Retold by experts, because we never believe it when the people that are called these euphemisms point…
Interesting!
RT @Leah_McRorie: Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective.…
RT @Arrianna_Planey: Just say ‘disabled.’ https://t.co/0KDD9Zesj5
RT @svyantek: Euphemisms don't work. Retold by experts, because we never believe it when the people that are called these euphemisms point…