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Foreman, Phil – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2005
Language relating to any concept will tend, over time, to acquire some of the concept?s emotional impact. Thus, words that were, at one stage, neutral become laden with meaning. This document discusses the importance of being aware of the effects that language usage has on communication. It is important to ensure that written and verbal…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Language Usage, Communication (Thought Transfer), Verbal Communication