Anonymous
Post 08/04/2014 08:46     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
Anonymous wrote:Have fun in that bubble.


Sorry we struck a nerve.
jsteele
Post 08/04/2014 06:57     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
Anonymous wrote:Have fun in that bubble.


"That bubble" is a lot more roomier than your small mind.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2014 00:23     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
I'm not generally precious about language, but I think this is a really good change. Thanks.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2014 00:00     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
Have fun in that bubble.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 22:17     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
OP here. Many many thanks.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 22:13     Subject: Re:"Special Needs Kids"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thanks, Jeff. Thanks OP for the suggestion.


+1


+2
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 22:11     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
Excellent suggestion OP!
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 22:00     Subject: Re:"Special Needs Kids"
Anonymous wrote:Thanks, Jeff. Thanks OP for the suggestion.


+1
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 21:57     Subject: Re:"Special Needs Kids"
Thanks, Jeff. Thanks OP for the suggestion.
jsteele
Post 08/03/2014 21:56     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
This suggestion was made when I first created the forum. I've always thought it as a good idea and I'm been meaning to do it. I just kept not getting around to it, but I'll do it now.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 19:09     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
OP here. My best friend has a son with Down Syndrome. She taught me about People First Language. Here's a good article about it:
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/explore/people-first-language
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 19:02     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
I am fine with it either way. Words don't make me cringe. I look for the intended meaning.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 18:49     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
Interesting comment. I have a child with special needs. I never gave the wording much thought. I understand the name of the forum and what the content contained within is. But you make a valid point and it is a nice idea. Thank you for bringing it up.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 18:49     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"

Good idea.

These children are people first, and happen to have particularl needs that affect a small or large portion of their life. They should not be defined primarily by a perceived handicap.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2014 18:41     Subject: "Special Needs Kids"
Jeff, would you consider changing the name of the "Special Needs Kids" section to "Kids With Special Needs" ? It's a small thing to employ People First Language, emphasizing the people and not the disabilities. I cringe whenever I see "Special Needs Kids" so I just thought I would ask.

Thank you for your consideration.