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The phrase 'Person-First Language' (PFL) is always effective in reducing stigma associated with autism.
The phrase 'Person-First Language' (PFL) is always effective in reducing stigma associated with autism.
False
The neurodiversity movement opposes the idea that autism is a difference, not a deficit.
The neurodiversity movement opposes the idea that autism is a difference, not a deficit.
False
Autistic adults who see autism as a vital part of their identity are more likely to be Person-First Language (PFL) proponents.
Autistic adults who see autism as a vital part of their identity are more likely to be Person-First Language (PFL) proponents.
False
The Identity-First Language (IFL) is never preferred by autism self-advocates on social media.
The Identity-First Language (IFL) is never preferred by autism self-advocates on social media.
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The American Psychological Association (APA) has consistently recommended the use of person-first language (PFL) in autism research.
The American Psychological Association (APA) has consistently recommended the use of person-first language (PFL) in autism research.
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The Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) uses person-first language (PFL) exclusively.
The Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) uses person-first language (PFL) exclusively.
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The guidelines of the journal Autism recommend using only person-first language (PFL).
The guidelines of the journal Autism recommend using only person-first language (PFL).
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Research has systematically examined the terminology preferences of the autism community in multiple non-English-speaking countries.
Research has systematically examined the terminology preferences of the autism community in multiple non-English-speaking countries.
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The American Psychological Association (APA) has never recommended the use of identity-first language (IFL) in autism research.
The American Psychological Association (APA) has never recommended the use of identity-first language (IFL) in autism research.
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The Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) uses person-first language (PFL) exclusively, except in certain contexts.
The Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) uses person-first language (PFL) exclusively, except in certain contexts.
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The terminology preferences of the autism community have been systematically examined in multiple non-English-speaking countries.
The terminology preferences of the autism community have been systematically examined in multiple non-English-speaking countries.
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The guidelines of the journal Autism recommend using only identity-first language (IFL).
The guidelines of the journal Autism recommend using only identity-first language (IFL).
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The use of person-first language (PFL) has been consistently dominant in autism research.
The use of person-first language (PFL) has been consistently dominant in autism research.
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The APA's initial recommendation for the use of person-first language (PFL) was based on the idea that IFL is more stigma-reducing.
The APA's initial recommendation for the use of person-first language (PFL) was based on the idea that IFL is more stigma-reducing.
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All autism self-advocates on social media prefer Identity-First Language (IFL) over Person-First Language (PFL).
All autism self-advocates on social media prefer Identity-First Language (IFL) over Person-First Language (PFL).
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Ableism is the assumption that nondisabled people are inferior to disabled people.
Ableism is the assumption that nondisabled people are inferior to disabled people.
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The neurodiversity movement strongly opposes the idea that autism is a difference but not a deficit.
The neurodiversity movement strongly opposes the idea that autism is a difference but not a deficit.
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All PFL proponents view autism as an unimportant facet of their identity.
All PFL proponents view autism as an unimportant facet of their identity.
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The APA initially recommended the use of person-first language (PFL) because it reduces stigma associated with autism.
The APA initially recommended the use of person-first language (PFL) because it reduces stigma associated with autism.
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The Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) recommends using person-first language (PFL) in certain contexts.
The Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) recommends using person-first language (PFL) in certain contexts.
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The guidelines of the journal Autism do not specify a preferred language convention.
The guidelines of the journal Autism do not specify a preferred language convention.
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The terminology preferences of the autism community have been systematically examined in multiple countries, including non-English-speaking countries.
The terminology preferences of the autism community have been systematically examined in multiple countries, including non-English-speaking countries.
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The journal Autism in Adulthood recommends using person-first language (PFL) exclusively.
The journal Autism in Adulthood recommends using person-first language (PFL) exclusively.
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The use of person-first language (PFL) has been consistently dominant in autism research since 2010.
The use of person-first language (PFL) has been consistently dominant in autism research since 2010.
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The use of Person-First Language (PFL) has been shown to consistently reduce stigma associated with autism.
The use of Person-First Language (PFL) has been shown to consistently reduce stigma associated with autism.
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Ableism is the assumption that disabled people are inferior to nondisabled people.
Ableism is the assumption that disabled people are inferior to nondisabled people.
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All autistic adults who see autism as a vital part of their identity prefer Identity-First Language (IFL).
All autistic adults who see autism as a vital part of their identity prefer Identity-First Language (IFL).
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The use of Identity-First Language (IFL) is always preferred by autism self-advocates on social media.
The use of Identity-First Language (IFL) is always preferred by autism self-advocates on social media.
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