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Important Language Considerations in Developing Person-Centered Plans

Language considerations for PCP

This resource  offers overarching person-centered language guidelines that should be considered in both written documents and verbal interactions. It includes an exercise to transform deficit-based terms/language into more recovery-oriented, strengths-based options.

AudiencesPeople and Families with Lived Experience/Service Recipients, Peer or Family Support, Leadership/Administration, Doctor/Prescriber, Direct Support Practitioner, Community/Other Stakeholders

Development/Life StageAdult

TopicsPhilosophy of Person-centered Planning

Disability Focus(es)Mental Health

Author(s)J. Tondora

SourceYale University

Release Date2017

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