A Rose by Any Other Name: Would It Smell as Sweet?

This paper notes that terminology should promote respect for individuals with special needs. Definitions of "programing" and "teaching" are examined as they relate to persons with mental retardation, and it is argued that "programing" implies that these individuals can...

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Published in:	Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH) Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 193
Main Authors:	Stahlman, Judy I, Pusch, James D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	01-09-1992
Subjects:	Humanism Instruction Program Development Severe Mental Retardation Vocabulary
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Summary:	This paper notes that terminology should promote respect for individuals with special needs. Definitions of "programing" and "teaching" are examined as they relate to persons with mental retardation, and it is argued that "programing" implies that these individuals can be manipulated to produce desired outcomes, whereas "teaching" implies a wider, richer, more promising activity. (JDD)
ISSN:	0274-9483
DOI:	10.1177/154079699201700308