What it Looks Like.
Could be Autism: Joey experiences sensory disorder. When overloaded with stimuli (large crowds or excitement) Joey is unable to control his jumping response. Jumping helps regulate the sensory overload.
Schizo/Crazy
What is a term used to identify one with a mental disorder. This term is often used out of context. This is not a term used to identify one with a disability. Appropriate reference term: one with a mental health diagnosis.
April is the month of awareness for what disability?
Autism
Jill, who uses a wheelchair for ambulation, wheeled into a restaurant with her friend, Kari. The hostess looks to Kari and asks, “Does she want to move to a dining chair?”
A: Jill feels appreciative the hostess was thinking about her.
B: Jill answered the question asked to Kari.
B: Jill answered for herself.
Jill feels she was ignored, as she wasn’t given an opportunity to speak for herself as she was assumed non-verbal.
The ability for one with disabilities to have fully immersive experience within a facility, environment, etc. without barriers.
What is accessible?
Could be Cerebral Palsy (or any other conditions relating to speech): Due to neurological impairment, Emily occasionally experiences difficulty with speech. This unique speech pattern can be challenging to decipher to someone unfamiliar and/or impatient.
Crippled
What is a term suggesting one is infirm/invalid.
Appropriate reference term: one with physical limitation
October is the month of awareness for what disability?
Down Syndrome
Tom and Jane called Jill to invite her to theme park. Jill informed she would not be able to go due to park not being accessible. Tom said, "Looks like we will have to do something else." Jill's response:
A. Jill felt out of place wishing to be involved with the planning. Jill finds declining invites unpleasant.
B. Jill was excited to be invited and suggested they still go and have fun without her this time.
A&B: Jill would want to be involved with planning as researching accessibility of events is a necessity and she would be able to provide input and suggestions as to what all persons could participate in together. Having to decline invites is not always due to disinterest in activities with friends.
The ability for all persons to be included and fully involved.
What is inclusion?
Could be Autism (or any other conditions relating to non-verbal or limited speech): Daniel is not able to use his words to communicate what he wants/need. Daniel utilizes his device to provide picture clues/audible responses to better communicate his needs. This allows Daniel to practice his independence.
Disabled
What is a term referred to someone with a disability.
Replace term with: one with a disability.
Note** refer to condition, not personalize the condition.
May is the month of awareness for what disability?
Mental Health
Jill and Kari were swimming at the pool. After assisting Jill in getting her crutches, Kari was approached by a fellow swimmer that whispered, “Bless you for all you do. You’re doing a great job with her,” referring to Jill.
A: Kari was at a loss for words.
B: Kari was happy others noticed and thankful she was getting praise for being friends with Jill.
A: Kari was at a loss for words as she did not understand the need for praise. Kari was with her friend swimming at the pool. There was nothing unusual about the situation.
Sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste and/or spatial awareness is not functioning as typical.
What is sensory impairment?
Handicapable
What is a term suggesting one is capable despite disability.
This is not a real word and should not be used.
September is the month of awareness for what disability?
Deaf Awareness
Jill was walking the mall with Kari and a shopper approached Jill stating, “Can I pray a healing blessing over you?”
A: Jill is excited and believes she will be able healed momentarily.
B: Jill is stunned with unease.
B: Jill appreciates their concern but, is happy with who she is and how she is and just wishes others wouldn't suggest to fix her because there is nothing wrong with her.
An uncontrolled electricity disturbance in the brain causing changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
What is a seizure?
What is multiple disabilities (cerebral palsy, autism, stroke, but not limited to): Kyle experiences Sensory Processing disorder which creates occasional delay/trouble receiving information that comes through his senses.
Wheelchair bound
A term suggesting one is bound/tied to the wheelchair.
Replace: wheelchair user
March is the month of awareness for what disability?
Cerebral Palsy
Jill fell when utilizing her crutches. Someone came to help and did not ask before helping. The individual lifted Jill off ground and walked away.
A: Jill was happy someone was there to pick her up.
B: Jill wishes no one came to help.
B: Jill likes to practice her independence and feels safer standing back up on her own. Jill appreciates when one asks if she needs assistance before helping. Jill has learned to self-stabilize and that can be disrupted, making things worse if others do not ask "how" they can help.
A condition in which there is abnormal increase in muscle tone/stiffness of muscle, which might interfere with movement, speech, or associated with pain
What is spasticity?