or

-utilise that irritation in developing greater concentration and fixation within your metacogntion

or

-avoid the people using it

or

-explore why the root of that irritation exists thus ending up closing an overdue file somewhere in your mind

or

-offer several alternative uses to the culprits

or

-produce a laminated text of the correct dictionary definition to show to repeat offenders in an attempt to educated them

or

-if you are working in a science environment substitute for the word “Inhibitor”

or

-if you work in an Educational Support environment use the phrase “Individually gifted”

or

-if you are in a construction environment and concerned about the concrete curing, specify the addition of a proprietary catalyst to each batch

or

-if you are a surrealist, clarify then verify with the mis-users that they have indeed achieved even a “Tard” status before they attempt to move on to the advanced course.

Then let’s not go all P.C., either. The word retarded and the phrase developmentally disabled are each correct. “Otherwise abled” is a terrible misuse of the English language.

There’s a school for special education. People called it retarded school. The kids attended there were ages from six to sixteen. Their minds are not up to par their ages. Physically there perfectly normal.

When you call some one retard. That person cannot understand their situation or some thing.

If any body call me retard. I consider that an insult.

I like the phrase “special needs”