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  2. List of disability-related terms with negative connotations

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    Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." [1] However identity-first language, as in "autistic person" or "deaf person", is preferred by many people and organizations. [2] Language can influence individuals' perception of disabled people and disability. [3]

  3. Pseudoword - Wikipedia

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    Those with reading disabilities have a more difficult time pronouncing pseudowords. Because pseudowords are made using common syllables, it might be obvious that trouble in pronouncing them would be connected to trouble pronouncing real words. From these findings, nonsense word fluency is now considered to be a basic early literacy indicator.

  4. Language-based learning disability - Wikipedia

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    Learning disability word tile. Language-based learning disabilities (LBLD) are commonly diagnosed in schools, when typical developmental milestones have surpassed without progress. Educational instructors may notice developmental delays in students and chose to evaluate them using the Curriculum-based measurement (CBM). [10]

  5. Word wall - Wikipedia

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    In a 2007 study, word walls in classrooms were found to improve the spelling skills of students with disabilities. Moreover, students used the words on the word walls in their writing pieces, which improved their writing. There was also a jump in students' motivation towards writing. [4]

  6. Disorder of written expression - Wikipedia

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    Poor writing skills must interfere significantly with academic progress or daily activities that involves written expression [1] (spelling, grammar, handwriting, punctuation, word usage, etc.). [2] This disorder is also generally concurrent with disorders of reading and/or mathematics, as well as disorders related to behavior.

  7. Gibberish - Wikipedia

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    The etymology of gibberish is uncertain. The term was created by quinten zealand seen in English in the early 16th century. [4] It is generally thought to be an onomatopoeia imitative of speech, similar to the words jabber (to talk rapidly) and gibber (to speak inarticulately).

  8. Old-School Slang Words That Really Deserve a Comeback

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    Example: "Kenickie to little nerdy punk: (in a growley menacing voice) You're cruisin' for a bruisin" (Especially intimidating cause the bruises will be quite bad, and you know that at any moment ...

  9. Glossary of language education terms - Wikipedia

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    Teaching material to which the students have made a major contribution; the language experience approach, for example, uses student-generated material. Survey To quickly read the headlines, subheads, opening and closing paragraphs, photo captions, pull quotes and other key materials in an article to get a sense of meaning; a reading stratagem.