Hello everyone! No video today – I’m getting over a cold so I have no voice and my nose is so red that I look like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!

OK, need your opinions on labels/diagnosis/terms – There is a lot of controversy over what terminology to use with regards to someone who is intellectually disabled, cognitively impaired, mentally retarded, intellectually challenged, etc. I’ve been speaking with a lot of Service Providers and Educators and no one seems to be able to come up with a definitive term. Personally I don’t like labels but they do serve a purpose as long as we don’t tattoo them on our foreheads.

So, as Parents and Caregivers – what are your thoughts on these terms? Are they helpful, hurtful, both? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please either add your thoughts to the comments section or if you would like to keep it private, just go to the contact page and your message will be sent to my email.

Also, stay tuned for tomorrow’s interview with Garrett Butch of MaximumPotentialKids.com where we talk about ABA Therapy. It’s not just for Kids with Autism!

And last but not least – do you know a Service Organization or Non Profit who needs an easy to manage website or blog? Please check out Sites For Service, I’d love to help them out!