Posted: April 25th, 2016

Labeling is a practice that originated in the medical field, where patients were referred to by their specific diagnosis

Labeling is a practice that originated in the medical field, where patients were referred to by their specific diagnosis. A patient who has cancer is a cancer patient. This practice was adopted by professionals who work with children to specify the nature of the disability.
What would you say are the pros and cons to this practice? Can you think of a better way to identify children who have needs? Explain your answer and support it with examples where possible.