tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211143012204688541.post1420282645788184367..comments2023-09-03T21:58:08.209-07:00Comments on Got Down Syndrome's Blog: Using the term "Mentally Retarded"Qadoshyahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15824192344524447095noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211143012204688541.post-21437330391541957042013-04-06T14:28:13.463-07:002013-04-06T14:28:13.463-07:00Hi my name is crystal and I agree with you too. I ...Hi my name is crystal and I agree with you too. I don't see a problem with using the term Mental Retardation or Mentally Retarded as long as it's used in the proper way. I am a caregiver to a little girl with Down Syndrome and her mother always say's delays or delayed and and refuses to say it even in proper medical terms. I also have a disability myself, I have high functioning Autism and was recently diagnosed a few years ago at 31 years old. I honestly hate the negative ways the "R" word is used cause I was called it a lot as a kid in Special Ed. I have taken care of 8 kids and 1 adult with special needs ranging from mild to profound disabilities. And most of them have Mental retardation and it's not the end of the world. I think the reason people have an issue with it is because of society's bias and stigma toward anyone who is "different". I love your post and you are an awesome big sister! Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211143012204688541.post-13103054372124674972013-03-22T06:34:04.549-07:002013-03-22T06:34:04.549-07:00I agree with you 100%, Qadoshyah!
I think that t...I agree with you 100%, Qadoshyah! <br />I think that the problem with the term lies within <br />the derogatory use of the word. The problem lies<br />with the intent to hurt others, not a medical and <br />proper use. I try to use the word with caution because of the sensitivity surrounding this issue. <br /><br />MarshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211143012204688541.post-12205098281891361272013-03-21T21:33:06.514-07:002013-03-21T21:33:06.514-07:00I've never admitted this on my blog, but I agr...I've never admitted this on my blog, but I agree with you when it comes to the word 'retarded'. It should NEVER be used in a derogatory manner of course, but you're right, it means 'slow'. <br /><br />The word itself has never offended me. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13760897671143549963noreply@blogger.com