I have heard the term "2E" used to mean "a brain that is developing asynchronously". For example, a kid who has incredible memory for a specific period in history, and also can't remember to check both ways before walking into the street. It is supposed to be a cue to people who might see the person's exceptional strengths in one area, and assume that their brain is exceptionally developed in all areas.
But why couldn't we say "asynchronous development"? Or to your point, why couldn't you just say "this person needs support to cross the street safely"?
I wonder if it is similar to the aversion to saying disability? Could it be that it is so socially unacceptable to say "I have needs" that we need to make that part unspoken (but still implied by the term "2E")?
Interesting!
I have heard the term "2E" used to mean "a brain that is developing asynchronously". For example, a kid who has incredible memory for a specific period in history, and also can't remember to check both ways before walking into the street. It is supposed to be a cue to people who might see the person's exceptional strengths in one area, and assume that their brain is exceptionally developed in all areas.
But why couldn't we say "asynchronous development"? Or to your point, why couldn't you just say "this person needs support to cross the street safely"?
I wonder if it is similar to the aversion to saying disability? Could it be that it is so socially unacceptable to say "I have needs" that we need to make that part unspoken (but still implied by the term "2E")?