What is the politically correct way to say mentally challenged?

What is the politically correct way to say mentally challenged?

See mental health entry . Mentally retarded: Always try to specify the type of disability being referenced. Otherwise, the terms mental disability, intellectual disability and developmental disability are acceptable. See entry on mentally retarded/mentally disabled, intellectually disabled, developmentally disabled .

Is differently abled politically correct?

In referring to people with disabilities, it is preferable to use language that focuses on their abilities rather than their disabilities. Therefore, the use of the terms “handicapped,” “able-bodied,” “physically challenged,” and “differently abled” is discouraged.

How do you refer to disability?

In general, refer to the person first and the disability second. People with disabilities are, first and foremost, people. Labeling a person equates the person with a condition and can be disrespectful and dehumanizing.

Is it better to say disabled or handicapped?

The two terms most commonly used to describe a person who has a limitation are “handicapped” and “disabled.” There are no barriers to stop her or to “handicap” her. But she still has a disability. The correct term is “disability”—a person with a disability.

What is the appropriate way to describe a person who has a disability such as muscular dystrophy?

It is preferable to use neutral language when describing a person who has a disability, simply stating the facts about the nature of the disability. For example: “He has muscular dystrophy.”

Is disabled a bad word?

It is okay to use words or phrases such as “disabled,” “disability,” or “people with disabilities” when talking about disability issues. When in doubt, call a person with a disability by his/her name.

What is differently abled category?

Physically or mentally disabled.

What should you not say to a disabled person?

10 things not to say to someone with a disability

• “What’s wrong with you?”
• “It’s so good to see you out and about!”
• “I know a great doctor/priest, I bet he could fix you.”
• “But you’re so pretty!”
• “Here, let me do that for you.”
• “Hey BUDDY!” *Insert head pat /fist bump/ high five attempt*

What is the difference between handicapped and disabled?

The terms handicap and disability are often used interchangeably; however, they have distinctly different meanings, particularly when used by the medical community. Disability describes the mental or physical limitation a person has, and handicap refers to the disadvantage she experiences because of it.

Is handicapped a slur?

Handicapped is generally considered a slur in the disabled community for a number of reasons, but the best way I can explain it is by asking you what you envision when you first think of the world Handicap. The word handicapped has a number of problematic connotations: the word implies inherent inability.

Who is most likely to get muscular dystrophy?

Muscular dystrophy occurs in both sexes and in all ages and races. However, the most common variety, Duchenne, usually occurs in young boys. People with a family history of muscular dystrophy are at higher risk of developing the disease or passing it on to their children.

Is it correct to say I couldn’t agree less or more?

No. “I couldn’t agree less” means you disagree completely—there is no amount of agreement less than what you have. “I couldn’t agree more” is the opposite, expressing total and unequivocal agreement; that is, you agree as much as possible.

Do you agree with your friend more than you do?

It’s simply impossible to agree with him/her any more than you do. “I couldn’t agree less” would mean the opposite: you completely DISagree with your friend. No. “I couldn’t agree less” means you disagree completely—there is no amount of agreement less than what you have.

What is the problem with the phrase “any more”?

The first problem is the word “any more” — it could be “anymore.” If it’s anymore (one word), then that sentence literally says “I was agreeing with you all along until now, but now I’ve stopped agreeing.” If it’s any more (two words), it ultimately doesn’t make sense — so we need not analyse it.

What is the difference between can’t and couldn’t?

Can / can’t = simply indicates whether something is physically possible or not possible, in the present tense. Could / couldn’t =implies the inclination or liking of the speaker to do so or not do so, and may be used in the future tense too.