Picture this. It’s 1983, New Year’s Day. Today, the world’s first outpatient clinic for AIDS opens, Ward 86 at San Francisco General Hospital. Four days later, the first AIDS cases are reported in ...
Mental health counselors had kinder and less authoritative reactions to statements that used the phrase “person with schizophrenia” instead of “schizophrenic,” a new study finds — an important ...
It’s important to look at the intent and context behind usage. Identity-first language can be negative if it’s not accompanied by empathy or respect. For years, the autism community has grappled with ...