Those involved in special education already relate to the hurt caused by name-calling or references to special needs individuals. Here is a blog posting that explains why it is wrong to use the “R word.”
What Really Happens When You Use the R Word
(or copy the link below into your browser’s address bar)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-c-mcginley/what-really-happens-when-you-use-the-r-word_b_4896444.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000010
The same reasoning applies to “idiot” and many other derogatory words and terms. Choose your words carefully.
#educ_dr
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Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Home: Sint Maarten.
K-12 teacher for 13 years (Special Education for 10 years); Post-secondary educator since 2002; Education consulting since 1995. When teaching, held teaching certificates in K-12 special education, reading specialist; and secondary social studies. Doctorate: Educational Psychology
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