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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sharing the story of Rashawn Williams. His family is distraught and hopefully he’s reunited with them soon.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/i-dont-know-if-someone-has-him-man-with-down-syndrome-missing-since-friday/3450904/[/quote]

It is highly offensive to use the term Downs Syndrome.  Please stop using it.[/quote]

Is the issue that it's Down Syndrome (no S) not Downs?  [/quote]

And even so, it’s just not offensive.

It’s like being offended if someone says “Sally has cancer.” Or “Grandma has Alzheimer’s.”

Just facts.[/quote]

Yes, probably a troll. I'm an editor and the preferred term is "person with Down syndrome." Since language is constantly evolving, it's good to check on current usage of certain terms, but in this case the PP was wrong or trolling us.

https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/inclusive-language.pdf

I thought it was a troll, not a serious request. [/quote][/quote]

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