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  • What term is preferred over "high functioning"?
    low support needs
  • Why is this problematic as a symbol for autism?
    Juvenile, autism not problem to be solved, Autism Speaks not representative of autistic people
  • What term is preferred over "normal" (meaning not having autism, ADHD or other disorders or brain differences)?
    neurotypical
  • What is GLP?
    gestalt language processing/processor
  • What term is preferred over "low functioning"?
    high support needs
  • Give an example of person first language
    person with . . .
  • What term should be used to describe someone who does not communicate using their voice?
    nonspeaking
  • Give an example of identity first language
    autistic (answers may vary)
  • Explain the meaning of this symbol
    neurodiversity - spectrum that includes all who fall somewhere on it
  • What is a better term for "bad" or "challenging" behavior?
    dysregulation/describe behavior (biting, kicking, property destruction, etc.)
  • What term is preferred over "complex communicator?"?
    multimodal communicator, AAC user
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