Some terms need explanation, not only translation.
Words like shutdown, meltdown, masking, access need, and sensory overload may not translate cleanly as one word. The page should include plain Spanish explanations.
English / Spanish support
Spanish Access
Bilingual support language for glossary terms, communication access, families, interpreters, schools, healthcare, and public safety.
Spanish is built into this version. The ES/EN button changes common page labels, glossary term names, categories, search behavior, and Spanish audio uses a Spanish voice when the browser provides one.
Preserve the access meaning.
When translating support needs, do not turn them into blame words. Keep the focus on communication, sensory load, safety, and accommodation.
Core bilingual phrases
Phrase cards
Use the Listen and Copy buttons for quick support language.
Interpreter-safe wording
| English | Spanish | Use |
|---|---|---|
| I need more time to answer. | Necesito más tiempo para responder. | Processing delay, healthcare, school, public services. |
| Please write the instructions down. | Por favor, escriba las instrucciones. | Written-first communication. |
| I am overwhelmed. I need a quiet space. | Estoy sobrecargado/a. Necesito un lugar tranquilo. | Sensory overload, meltdown prevention. |
| Speech may not be reliable right now. | Mi habla puede no ser confiable en este momento. | AAC, shutdown, stress. |
| Do not touch me unless there is immediate danger. | No me toque a menos que haya peligro inmediato. | Public safety and healthcare. |
| This is an access need, not special treatment. | Esta es una necesidad de acceso, no un trato especial. | Accommodation requests. |
Bilingual-ready
Use the ES/EN button in the header.
The current build includes Spanish labels and Spanish term names. Full Spanish definitions can be expanded term by term without changing the site structure.