Lesson 6: Neurodiversity and the 2e Student

Language of Disability

In the past, offensive language has been used to refer to people with disabilities.  In general, people first language is preferred.  For an extensive guide, please bookmark and refer to  

Disability Language Style Guide.  

For a personal perspective from someone with disabilities, see "Languaging Disability: Where do 'Ability' and 'Dis/Ability' Fit In?"