Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...

Dyslexia is a term that you may have heard thrown around a classroom or quietly muttered under a person’s breath but without really knowing what it actually means. That is why I am here to give to you ...

This week is Learning Disability Week. It takes place in the third week of June every year and in 2024, it's running from the 17-23 June. The event, organised by the charity Mencap, and is an ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not. Special education ...

Parts of England risk becoming “learning disability nurse deserts” as student numbers have collapsed in every region, a new analysis has warned. Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical ...

If they do find a partner, it can be logistically difficult to sustain the relationship and they can face judgement from ...

Statement 1 Local authorities and clinical commissioning groups jointly choose a lead person to oversee strategic commissioning of services for all people with a learning disability. [new 2019] ...

Although there have been recent improvements, a lot more needs to be done to achieve equitable care for people with learning disabilities admitted to hospital. The increasing number of acute learning ...

What do learning disability therapists do? Various therapists can help treat learning disabilities. These may include occupational therapists, who will typically work with a child to improve their ...

People with learning disabilities, particularly those with Down's syndrome, are at increased risk of developing dementia. If a person with a learning disability develops dementia, they will face ...

The assessment for dementia is best done by a multidisciplinary team. They should all be specialists in learning disabilities, apart from the GP, who may not be a specialist. This team is likely to ...