Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
Some people think of disabilities as "special needs." But as parents of children with disabilities, we know our kids just have needs... like everyone else. Settle in with our podcast for real talk about advocacy, friendships, developmental delays, evaluations, IEPs, sensory meltdowns, autism, and all the ups and downs that come with this gig. We don’t have all the answers, but we promise to try to figure it out with you. Join us.
Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
What is identity-first language and what does it have to do with autism and my child?
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Exceptional Lives
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Episode 13
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Autistic child? Child with autism? It feels like the language is always changing. But identity-first language is a powerful way of shifting the conversation - and reflects so much of what we want to teach our children.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Autistic child or child with autism? Why identity-first language matters.
- ¿Qué es el lenguaje “primero la identidad”?
- Exceptional Lives values
- Person First and Identity First Language (From Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)
- Identity-First Language (From Autistic Self-Advocacy Network)
- LeMondre Pough, CEO of Billion Strong
- What does it mean to listen to #ActuallyAutistic voices?
- Exceptional Lives mission and vision
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