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Examples of '''Person-first language''' are "He has autism", "a child with autism", "They are on the spectrum". This phrasing is generally disliked by the autistic community who prefer [[Identity-first language]].<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/should-you-say-person-with-autism-or-autistic-person-5235429 Identity-first vs person-first]</ref>
Examples of '''Person-first language''' are "He has autism", "a child with autism", "They are on the spectrum". This phrasing is generally disliked by the autistic community who prefer [[Identity-first language]].<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/should-you-say-person-with-autism-or-autistic-person-5235429 Identity-first vs person-first]</ref>

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Examples of Person-first language are "He has autism", "a child with autism", "They are on the spectrum". This phrasing is generally disliked by the autistic community who prefer Identity-first language.[1]

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