At a training the other day on the topic of homelessness, a participant stood up during the question-and-answer section and shared his perspective for the audience. "I appreciate you trying to be ...

Pediatric primary care providers need more training and support in respectfully addressing weight issues with families while avoiding inadvertently stigmatizing terms, suggest findings from a ...

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Language choices in autism discourse encompass more than semantics; they reflect and shape autistic identity, self-advocacy and social inclusion. Central to this field is the contrast between ...

HIV stigma involves negative attitudes that can lead to discrimination, shame, and avoidance of HIV testing. It can also harm mental health, relationships, and job access. Person-first language can ...