Full Paper: Down Syndrome Language Guidelines
"Language is a reflection of how people see each other. We believe that when referring to to an individual with Down syndrome it is important to use language which is both accurate and respectful of the individual. People with Down syndrome should always be referred to as people first. Instead of "a Down syndrome child", the correct wording is " a child with Down syndrome." This is known as Person First Language. It places the individual before the disability. Placing the person before the disability emphasizes the person first and the disability second. Person First Language emphasizes respect for the individual.
Avoid using the tem "Down's child" or describing the condition as "Down's," as in "he has Down's." A baby born with Down syndrome is not a "Down's baby" or a "baby with Downs." He/She is a baby with Down syndrome. ....."
So often this is first. But Ben is just a boy!
A growing boy. A loving boy. A happy boy.
Please take a minute and read the entire paper.
Thank you.
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