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Use of language
Language should be neuro affirmative, respectful and strengths based.
Do not use the terms ASD, ASC or Aspergers. Use "autism" instead.
Use "autistic" rather than "has/with autism".
Do not use abbreviations that are not commonly understood.
Be concise - avoid needless words.
Use full rather than contracted verb forms (e.g., it is, cannot and I have, rather than it’s, can't, I've).
Avoid writing clinical reports in a conversational style (e.g. use "He did not appear to understand the task" rather than "He just didn't get the point").
When referring to a parent, use ‘John’s mother’ (mother should not be capitalised). Do not use ‘mum’ or just ‘mother’.
Check for double white spaces and check there are no gaps at the start of sentences (Panacea spell/grammar check shows these).
Language should be neuro affirmative, respectful and strengths based.
Do not use the terms ASD, ASC or Aspergers. Use "autism" instead.
Use "autistic" rather than "has/with autism".
Do not use abbreviations that are not commonly understood.
Be concise - avoid needless words.
Use full rather than contracted verb forms (e.g., it is, cannot and I have, rather than it’s, can't, I've).
Avoid writing clinical reports in a conversational style (e.g. use "He did not appear to understand the task" rather than "He just didn't get the point").
When referring to a parent, use mum/dad as the report is written to the young person.
Check for double white spaces and check there are no gaps at the start of sentences (Panacea spell/grammar check shows these).
