Autism, Siblings and the R-Word Effect

Posted by on Saturday, February 18th, 2012

When we, the siblings of someone with special needs, hear the word “retarded” or “retard,” even in the most seemingly-casual context, it strikes us hard. When we hear it, we hear it as an echo of all the times our brothers and sisters were not welcomed. It’s an echo of every rejection, overt or covert, [...]

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Despite Increased Awareness, the R-Word is Alive and Well

Posted by on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

I am not one who offends easily, nor do I consider myself overly-sensitive. However, there are some words that should simply be extinguished from our vernacular. "Retard" is one of them.  Earlier this week, I was out shopping and overheard a young girl use the term in passing and it honestly bothered me a great [...]

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