AutisticRealms@brainpilgrim I am more than shocked and saddened - that is a whole population of people 😠
I taught those with PMLD and PIMD for 20 years, that is what inspired my blog #languagematters
https://www.autisticrealms.com/post/a-reflection-on-the-use-of-the-word-profound-in-relation-to-those-with-pmld-pimd
#profoundmultiplelearningdisabilities, #PMLD, #profoundintellectualmultipledisabilities, #PIMD
'Profound' in relation to those with PMLD / PIMD
For these children with the most complex, profound intellectual and multiple disabilities there was never a need for any words between us at all, there was just a deep understanding and a connection between us as two individuals (and lots of sensory play!).