Learning Disabilities
Information about various learning disabilities and their characteristics, from autism to Williams syndrome. Articles explain diagnostic processes, behavioural aspects, and associated mental health considerations.
All About Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome is a form of autism that affects social interaction and communication, but people with it typically don't have serious learning disabilities.
All About Reading Disabilities
Reading disabilities affect most children with learning difficulties, ranging from dyslexia to comprehension problems and lack of reading fluency.
All About Williams Syndrome
Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting heart, development and physical features, caused by a missing elastin gene on chromosome 7.
All About Writing Disabilities
Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder affecting writing ability, handwriting and fine motor skills that makes spelling and forming words extremely difficult.
Art Therapy and Learning Disabilities
Art therapy helps people with learning disabilities express themselves when words fail, reducing anxiety and isolation through creative communication.
Challenging Behaviour
Challenging behaviour can affect people with learning disabilities, dementia and psychosis, ranging from aggression to self-harm and disrupting daily life.
Diagnosing and Assessing Learning Disabilities
Many adults discover learning disabilities later in life after years of being labelled slow or lazy, and getting assessed can help explain lifelong struggles.
How I Detected Signs of Autism in My Child: Case Study
A parent shares what made her recognise autism signs in her young son and the steps she took to get him support.
How to Define and Categorise Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities affect around 1 in 220 UK children and involve difficulty learning new skills, but every case varies and requires individual assessment.
Incontinence and Learning Disabilities
People with severe learning disabilities often experience incontinence and need tailored support plans to manage it effectively.
Learning Disabilities and Self-Injurious Behaviour
People with learning disabilities may self-injure for reasons including communication difficulties, sensory needs, or coping with distress.
Menopause and Women a Learning Disability
Women with learning disabilities often lack understanding and support around menopause and its health risks like osteoporosis.
Mental Health Issues
People with learning disabilities face higher rates of mental health issues due to disability, circumstances, or limited access to psychiatric care.
Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities
People with non-verbal learning disabilities struggle with spatial skills, coordination and social understanding despite often having strong verbal abilities.
Transitions and Young People with Learning Disabilities
Help young people with learning disabilities navigate school-to-adulthood transitions with proper support and planning.
What Is a Learning Disability?
A learning disability involves incomplete mental development and significant difficulty with intellectual and social functioning that starts in childhood.
What Is Opposition Defiance Disorder?
ODD causes persistent defiance and hostility in children, here's how to tell if it's a real disorder or typical childhood behaviour.