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Child-First Language

Published on Feb 22, 2017

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Child-First Language

What we say and how we say it matters!

She's...

STUPID, WEIRD, AUTISTIC, BLIND, ELL, CRIPPLED

SHE HAS AUTISM
SHE USES A WHEELCHAIR
SHE HAS AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

CHILD-FIRST LANGUAGE

  • Recognizes the child as of first importance
  • The disability doesn't define the child
  • Supports our school belief that all children are unique and made in the image of God and worthy of respect

OCSI Child First Guidelines

  • Use the child's name
  • Focus on the child's strengths & don't allow the disability to define the child's identity
  • Our words matter- both what we say and how we say it- so be kind, polite, respectful, and speak "child-first"
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How does our mission- Equipping Students to Walk With God & Impact the World For Him- connect to CHILD-FIRST LANGUAGE?

Friend-First Language

友人にやさし言い方
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Instead of saying...

"She's stupid" ”あの子はバカです”

Let's Say...
She has a learning disability
”あの子は学習障害を持っている”

Instead of saying...

"She's ELL" ”あの子はELLです”

Let's Say...
She receives ELL Support
”あの子はELLのサポートを受けている”

Why does it matter how we speak?

  • It matters because we can hurt our friends' feelings even when we don't mean to
  • It matters because we should show respect and manners to all people all the time
  • It matters to us because it matters to God how we feel about His children

OCSI Student Outcomes

  • Collaborate with others, respecting them as God's image bearers.
  • Communicate truthfully and effectively.
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God Loves Us, So We Love Others

Let's show our love through the words we choose?
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