When searching the catalogue, databases or the web, please:
- Know that language that describes the article or book may not reflect current sensitive language practices
- Be aware of other terms you may need to use to get results
- Be aware that terms change over time
Some suggested search terms:
- Developmentally disabled
- Developmental disabilities
- Intellectually disabled
- Intellectual disabilities
- Mentally disabled persons
- Mental retardation
- Mental disorders
- People with disabilities
- People with mental disabilities
Search both versions of a term for the strongest results. For example:
Down Syndrome OR Down's syndrome
Asperger OR Asperger's
You may also want to review resources in the terminology section of web resources.
