Education

Educational options and support for children with learning disabilities, from pre-school through further education. Topics include assessment procedures, school placement, teaching methods and available services.

Assessing Children for Special Educational Needs

How schools in the UK identify and assess children who need extra educational support beyond standard classroom help.

Communication: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

People with autism and Asperger's Syndrome experience the world through a different communication system that goes far beyond spoken words.

Further Education for People with Learning Disabilities

Most people with learning disabilities don't know what further education options and support are actually available to them.

Learning Disabilities and the Montessori Method

How the Montessori method's hands-on, self-paced approach helps children with learning disabilities thrive in the classroom.

Learning Styles for Children with Learning Disabilities

How children with learning disabilities can benefit from different approaches that match their natural way of processing information.

Normalisation and Learning Disabilities

Normalisation gives people with learning disabilities access to ordinary life by changing environments rather than forcing individuals to fit in.

Placing Children with a Learning Disability in School

Help your child with learning disabilities get the right school placement with guidance on SEN assessments and your options.

Pre-School Education Needs for Children with Learning Disabilities

Getting your child diagnosed with a learning disability is hard, but early support from GPs and specialists can make a real difference in their development.

Quick Guide to Learning Disability Services

Learning disability support ranges from minimal help for mild cases to round-the-clock care for severe needs, with services tailored to each person's situation.

Support for Children in Mainstream Education

Parents navigating mainstream school options for children with learning disabilities need to understand what local authorities consider when deciding admission.

What Are Special Educational Needs?

Children with special educational needs require extra support to learn, but most can thrive in mainstream schools with the right help.