Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 If you are asking for a general consensus I would say capitalize if you desire but it is not neccessary. If you look at most articles written and I did look over many,then you will see that sometimes diagnosis are capitalized and sometimes they are not and there does not appear to be a reason for it. Always the diagnosis are capitalized at the beginning of a sentence, and often you see both lower case or upper case in the middle of a sentence so there seems to be wide spread confusion as to what is right. Just my two cents for what it is worth. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I say it matters for the awareness of the diagnosis of your daughter. I would make sure that it is addressed at least with autism and down syndrome even if the SI is omitted as this is a double whammy of the hyptonia that our individuals experience. Do share the article once it is printed out on the listserve. Which magazine? Irma,19,DS/ASD > > Hi Ladies, > I am currently writing an article for a magazine, and the editor and I have a difference of opinion on a simple issue, so I'd love your opinions: > > When referring to my daughter Jayla, it's mentioned that along with Down syndrome, she also has Autism and Sensory Integration Disorder. The editors don't think Autism or SID should be capitalized, while I think they should. It's only mentioned once, and the diagnosis' are not discussed or explained or anything. It's simply just mentioned. Do you think it matters? I told them (editors) I would get other opinions. We want to make sure it's " Politically Correct " if you know what I mean! > > Thanks! I know this seems silly, but I want to get it right....... > Debbie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Grammatically speaking, the only reason the down in Down's syndrome is capitalized, is that it is named after the doctor that discovered it and is, therefore, a proper name and should be capitalized. Autism and SID are not named after anyone and should not be capitalized. That would be like capitalizing " diabetes. " (who checked WAY to many papers for my college roommate who was an English major) _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of debsher 123@... Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:43 PM To: Subject: easy question Hi Ladies, I am currently writing an article for a magazine, and the editor and I have a difference of opinion on a simple issue, so I'd love your opinions: When referring to my daughter Jayla, it's mentioned that along with Down syndrome, she also has Autism and Sensory Integration Disorder. The editors don't think Autism or SID should be capitalized, while I think they should. It's only mentioned once, and the diagnosis' are not discussed or explained or anything. It's simply just mentioned. Do you think it matters? I told them (editors) I would get other opinions. We want to make sure it's " Politically Correct " if you know what I mean! Thanks! I know this seems silly, but I want to get it right....... Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 IMHO these disorders need to be capitalized. Down Syndrome is cpitilized because it is the name of a man, as is Asperger, but I still think that Autism and Sensory Integration Disorder shouldbe. On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 2:42 PM, debsher 123@... wrote: > Hi Ladies, > I am currently writing an article for a magazine, and the editor and I have > a difference of opinion on a simple issue, so I'd love your opinions: > > When referring to my daughter Jayla, it's mentioned that along with Down > syndrome, she also has Autism and Sensory Integration Disorder. The editors > don't think Autism or SID should be capitalized, while I think they should. > It's only mentioned once, and the diagnosis' are not discussed or explained > or anything. It's simply just mentioned. Do you think it matters? I told > them (editors) I would get other opinions. We want to make sure it's > " Politically Correct " if you know what I mean! > > Thanks! I know this seems silly, but I want to get it right....... > Debbie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Looking through the Autism Society site, it seems that autism is not capitalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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