You might have noticed in this story that I used the phrase “people with disabilities” a lot instead of using things we’re used to seeing or hearing more often like “handicapped” or “disabled.” You’ve ...

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 ...

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Is there a right way to identify people on the autism spectrum? A debate is brewing about person-first versus identity-first language. Experts tend to think those who choose ...

Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about them. When we’re writing about a person’s experience with a mental health condition, ...

At a training the other day on the topic of homelessness, a participant stood up during the question-and-answer section and shared his perspective for the audience. "I appreciate you trying to be ...

There are more than 560 languages spoken in Latin America. Most are dying native Indigenous languages, including Quechua, Guarani, and Aymara. There's Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and, of course, the ...

When Christina Mangurian’s abuelita was diagnosed with leukemia, Mangurian and her mother were very involved in the older woman’s care. Mangurian would sit by her abuelita’s side in the hospital, and ...

Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about them. Person first? Identity first? It depends. When we’re writing about a person’s ...

Language evolves. When we learn new information that changes our understanding of a subject, the words we use will change as well. (Matt Cardy / Getty Images) Autism and mental health are complex ...