We are introducing a revision and expansion to our guidance on writing about disabilities.
These are some excerpts:
We advise avoiding writing that implies ableism: the belief that typical abilities – those of people who aren’t disabled – are superior.
#ACES2021Online (1/5)

Some people view their disability as central to their identity, and use identity-first language, such as an autistic woman or an autistic.
#ACES2021Online (2/5)

Others prefer person-first language such as a woman with autism or a woman who has autism.
In describing groups of people, or when individual preferences can’t be determined, use person-first language.
#ACES2021Online (3/5)

Don't use words that suggest pity, such as afflicted with, battling or suffers from any disability or illness, or that a person overcame her disability.
Instead: living with dementia, has cancer, being treated for ADHD, etc.
#ACES2021Online (4/5)

This guidance on writing about disabilities goes live today on AP Stylebook Online.
The Stylebook's editors are continuing to fine-tune additional entries about specific disorders. We expect to add those later this year.
#ACES2021Online (5/5)