Individual Differences
-Margaret is a special education teacher training her new teaching assistants. Margaret says, "When you speak about children with disabilities, remember the child first. For example, we say child with autism, not autistic child." Which term describes Margaret's approach to children with disabilities?

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Margaret's approach is called "people first" language. "People first" language is a method of ensuring that people with disabilities are treated with respect. This type of language emphasizes that the individual being discussed is a person first and their disability is secondary.

Individual Differences -Margaret Is a Special Education Teacher Training Her New Teaching