Journal of autism and developmental disorders
Preferences for Identity-First and Person-First Language: A Systematic Review of Research With Autistic Adults/Adults With Autism.
Rachel K Schuck, Lacey Chetcuti, Patrick Dwyer, Katarina Milosavljevic, Simon M Bury, Darren Hedley, Sander Begeer, Giacomo Vivanti, Mirko Uljarevic
Published: 202510.1007/s10803-025-07174-3
Abstract
PURPOSE: Recommendations concerning the language used to describe autism center primarily around preferences for person-first language (PFL; e.g., person with autism) or identity-first language (IFL; e.g.., autistic person). Empirical research on thi…
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