Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers.

WHAT IT FOUND

This commentary outlines why ableist language harms autistic people and suggests terms researchers should use instead, such as identity-first language and specific descriptions of needs over functioning labels.

What this paper is

This is a commentary offering suggestions for autism researchers on avoiding ableist language. It discusses terminology preferences and historical context but reports no new patient outcomes, clinical trials, or systematic reviews of interventions, so there is no clinical finding here to change your practice on.

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