Which one of the following statements uses people-first language?
A)Carl is a mentally retarded fifth grader who has two older sisters.
B)Saloni loves fiction, but she has a learning disability that affects her ability to read.
C)Autistic children like Jeb need extra help in learning social skills.
D)Ms.Ravinsky has two learning-disabled children in her class.

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Choice B uses people-first language by stating that Saloni has a learning disability rather than defining her by it. The other choices either use outdated or offensive language or define the individual by their disability.

Which One of the Following Statements Uses People-First Language