When We Use a Diagnosis to Describe a Disability It
Definition of disabilitya physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities So even if a physician says your child has a disorder a school may tell you that the diagnosis does not by itself establish a disability under federal law. Never equate a person with a disability such as referring to someone as retarded an epileptic or quadriplegic. Dyslexia Learning Disabilities Dyslexia Disability Awareness What diagnosis qualifies for disability. . Do not use the term freak to describe a person with a disability as it is derogatory. Musculoskeletal problems such as back injuries. Genetic disorders can be. The American Psychiatric Association APA is responsible for naming defining and describing mental disorders. Spastic - negative associations and implies lack of self control. Keep abreast of and use updated terminology. The 4 phases of the course of a disability. Disabil...
