Expert Advice on Learning Disabilities...
If you or someone you care for has a learning difficulty or learning disability, you'll find extensive information and advice on this site.
February's Most Popular Articles...
-
Advocacy for Individuals With Learning Disabilities: People with learning disabilities may not be able to live independently on a day-to-day basis. To have the same… [138 views in Feb]
-
The Human Rights Act and Learning Disabilities: The Human Rights Act 1998 became law in Britain in October 2000, meaning that fundamental freedoms and rights are now legally… [106 views in Feb]
-
Diagnosing and Assessing Learning Disabilities: When one hears about a learning disability, they frequently assume that the term refers to students or children. While this is… [38 views in Feb]
-
Social Inclusion and Learning Disabilities: Historically, people of all ages with learning disabilities have faced poor life chances, largely due to social exclusion. They’ve… [36 views in Feb]
-
Learning Disabilities and the Montessori Method: The Montessori method is based on the fundamental belief that children learn best by doing. With the Montessori method, learning… [36 views in Feb]
-
Further Education for People With Learning Disabilities: There is sometimes a misconception that people with learning disabilities will opt for a college placement prior to… [32 views in Feb]
Our Categories...
Ask Our Experts: How Can I Prove My Son Has Learning Disabilities?, What Standards...
Disability Rights & Values: What is the Mental Capacity Act 2007?, Social...
Education: Quick Guide to Learning Disability Services, Normalisation and...
Employment: Learning Disabilities and Preparing for Employment, Becoming a Speech...
Help and Support: What is 'Time Out'?, What Are Day Services?, Challenging Behaviour...
Learning Disabilities: All About Williams Syndrome, Challenging...
Types of Disabilities: All About Cerebral Palsy and Learning Di...
Latest Comments
-
Sam
Re: Becoming a Carer for an Adult with a Learning Disability
Hi, My son is 18, with autism and learning difficulties, and a mental age of about 5. He…
14 February 2019 -
PIXIE TENTERS
Re: The Human Rights Act and Learning Disabilities
Please send applivation for me to join and details of text law books to study the subjects in more detail
3 February 2019 -
Ant
Re: Advocacy for Individuals With Learning Disabilities
I need a paid or unpaid advocacy to help me I need a list of active forces who can help me in the…
29 January 2019 -
Marshall
Re: The Human Rights Act and Learning Disabilities
Do people with a learning disability have to provide the local authority with a receipt when they purchase…
25 January 2019 -
Zeb
Re: How Can I Prove My Son Has Learning Disabilities?
My son was diagnosed withLD some years ago with an IQ of 58. He had an EHCP throughout school. He has…
16 January 2019 -
Mr bean
Re: How Dyspraxia Affects Learning
My sister had it but as soon as we went to a clinic they sorted it out
1 January 2019 -
marzi
Re: Learning Disabilities and the Montessori Method
hello How can I help a child with a learning disability (dyslexsia)using the montessori method thanks…
2 December 2018 -
LIZ
Re: Menopause and Women a Learning Disability
I am doing some research for a project within my role in health and social care. I am 51 years old and i have…
13 October 2018 -
Andrew Waite
Re: Independent Living for People With Learning Disabilities
hi my name is mrs julie waite i need some advice about our special needs boys sean brandon…
12 October 2018 -
FreedomForever
Re: Fragile-X Syndrome
Hi there, First of all, I am so grateful for this website as well as your generosity to give us such a chance to share our story. I am…
8 October 2018
Featured...
You should seek independent professional advice before acting upon any information on the AboutLearningDisabilities website. Please read our Disclaimer.