I use this term to apply to children and adults who need special accomodations, techniques, and tools to be able to learn in school and participate in society. The terms handicapped, retarded, learning disabled are so negative, but they do communicate that an individual needs physical, mental or emmotional support.
"Special Education" as a category may be too vague or just not understood.
Can we come up with language that accuratly communicates the topic without being offensive to the people who are in need of crutches, wheel chairs, communication boards, specially trained teachers, therapists, etc.?
2006-10-08
21:27:26
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Special Education