Autism Language Explained: Person-First vs. Identity-First

Language matters, especially when it comes to how we talk about autism. This course explores two common approaches: person-first language (example: “person with autism”) and identity-first language (example: “autistic person”). While many people have traditionally used person-first language to sound polite or respectful, research and lived experience show that most individuals who identify as autistic prefer identity-first language. (1 hour)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment
  FREE PREVIEW
1. The Language of Autism Labels
  FREE PREVIEW
2. The Evolution of Language
  FREE PREVIEW
3. The Rise of Community Advocacy and Language Ownership
4. Considering the Voices of the Autistic Community
5. Chapter 1 Review Questions
6. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. What Is Person-First Language?
2. Why Person-First Language Was Championed
3. Limitations and Critiques of PFL
4. Chapter 2 Review Questions
5. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. What Is Identity-First Language?
2. Historical Misuse and Reclamation
3. Identity-First vs. Person-First Language in Autism
4. Institutional Language Standards and Tensions
5. Chapter 3 Review Questions
6. Chapter 3 Discussion
1. The Significance of Identity-First Language
2. The Problem with Separating Diagnosis from Identity
3. The Importance of Identity-First Language
4. Community Consensus and Best Practice
5. The Autistic Not Weird Survey
6. Thoughts on Person-First and Identity-First Language from Autistic Individuals
7. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. End of Course Reflection
2. Course Completion
3. End of Course Quiz
4. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$9.50
1 Clock Hour
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Mixed- Age