What is identity-first language and what does it have to do with autism and my child?

Autistic child? Child with autism? It feels like the language is always changing. But identity-first language is a powerful way of shifting the conversation - and reflects so much of what we want to teach our children.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Autistic child or child with autism? Why identity-first language matters. 
• ¿Qué es el lenguaje “primero la identidad”? 
• Exceptional Lives values
• Person First and Identity First Language (From Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)
• Identity-First Language (From Autistic Self-Advocacy Network)
• LeMondre Pough, CEO of Billion Strong
• What does it mean to listen to #ActuallyAutistic voices?
• Exceptional Lives mission and vision

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