| Title: |
New Words for New Purposes: A Challenge for the AAMR. |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Danforth, Scot |
| Source: |
Mental Retardation. Feb 2002 40(1):51-55. |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
5 |
| Publication Date: |
2002 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: |
Adults; Attitudes toward Disabilities; Children; Definitions; Identification; Labeling (of Persons); Mental Retardation; Organizational Change; Organizational Objectives; Professional Associations; Social Bias; Social History; Vocabulary |
| ISSN: |
0047-6765 |
| Abstract: |
This commentary discusses whether the American Association on Mental Retardation should change its name. It reviews the history of professional terminology regarding individuals with mental retardation and stresses the need for the AAMR to change its name using terms that envision and announce a social purpose for the organization. (Contains references.) (CR) |
| Entry Date: |
2002 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ643003 |
| Database: |
ERIC |