Hello! How often have you heard the terms 'autistic kids' or 'schizophrenic patients'? One thing I remember the most from my first abnormal psychology class was not to label other people by using the name of psychological disorder as an adjective. Since then, I have learned to say "kids with autism" or "individuals with schizophrenia". Surprisingly, when I took more advanced classes such as Child Abnormal Psychology, there were still people who mention 'schizophrenic patients' or 'autistic kids' in their presentation.
What's the big deal?
Well, we should separate the individuals with the disorder that they experience. It is important to see Anne or Tom as a kid, not an autistic kid. Yes he or she may have autism, but in the first place, we should look at him or her as a child, just like any other child. Then in terms of intervention or special education, of course we should take note of his or her condition, which is autism.
So yeah.. never call someone 'autistic kid' again, okay? :)
What's the big deal?
Well, we should separate the individuals with the disorder that they experience. It is important to see Anne or Tom as a kid, not an autistic kid. Yes he or she may have autism, but in the first place, we should look at him or her as a child, just like any other child. Then in terms of intervention or special education, of course we should take note of his or her condition, which is autism.
So yeah.. never call someone 'autistic kid' again, okay? :)
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