Evidence record

Schuck RK et al. Preferences for Identity-First and Person-First Language: A Systematic Review of Research With Autistic Adults/Adults With Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2025; correction 2026.

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Source record

Source kind: peer reviewed
Evidence model: Accepted legacy v0.1 embedded source
Accessed: 2026-08-12
Oracle last reviewed: 2026-08-12

Open source

Claims this source bears on

Many autistic adults prefer identity-first language such as 'autistic person', but preferences vary within and between cultures and no single terminology should be imposed on every person.

Claim reference: autism#autism-claim-language · Confidence: high · Evidence role: Legacy source route — no v0.2 contribution role inferred

Evidence limitations

None recorded.

Claim uncertainty

How do autism language preferences vary across cultures, languages, ages, communication modes and support needs?

Funding and conflicts

None recorded.

Evidence projection provenance

Batch B original-five evidence review authorised by the owner on 2026-08-12 and promoted from preserved candidate blob d3b58ae49a44dfb47d37622cdc3ca3fbe87a0923; candidate history remains preserved.

Public projection ID: legacy-autism-autism-source-schuck-2025