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  • Spaz ableist slur
  • -Splaining
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    of, relating to, or characterized by a gender that does not match the gender they were assigned at birth.

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    + avoid—Ableist slur +

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    + spaz + + noun + +

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    + irrationally nervous person; hyperactive +

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    The origin of the word “Spaz” is a shortened version of “Spastic.” Spastic refers to an alteration in muscle tone affected by the medical condition spasticity, which is seen in spastic diplegia and many other forms of cerebral palsy.

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    By using ableist language, we are perpetuating violence against people who experience + mental or psychological disabilities. Using this language perpetuates those systems and language of harm, + regardless of our intent.

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    + Be more specific. Typically we can find an alternate definition by simply reflecting on what emotion we're really feeling. +

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    + + hyper, anxious, jumpy, unable to focus + +

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