People are more likely to seek help when help does not come wrapped in humiliation. One of the clearest principles in the Good Samaritan approach is that support should protect dignity while encouraging responsible action. Mental-health concerns, developmental challenges, family stress and crisis can already carry fear and uncertainty. Stigma adds another burden by making people feel that asking for support is itself a failure. Responsible care begins with listening and hones

Labels can help professionals organize information, but they should never become the boundary of how a human being is seen. Dr. Marshall S. McGill Sr.’s educational and advocacy record has included attention to students with autism, developmental challenges and additional educational needs. An inclusion-centered approach begins with dignity. A child is more than a diagnosis, test score, behavioral challenge or educational history. Families deserve systems that recognize stren