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Learning disabilities and dementia | Alzheimer's Society

A person with a learning disability is more likely to develop dementia, and it may get worse quicker than someone without a learning disability.

General Learning Disability (Classification and Management)

General learning disability differs from specific learning difficulty, where the person has difficulty in one area - such as in reading, writing or ...

Famous People and Celebrities with Learning Disabilities ... - LDRFA

Pro-athletes, actors, artists, business executives, celebrities, directors, economists, inventors, musicians, politicians, producers, scientists, writers.

Introduction to Learning Disabilities

Learning disability (LD) is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems. A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning ...

My Life with Learning Disabilities - LD OnLine

I felt so bad for thinking that a person with a learning disability was stupid or incompetent, because they weren't, they weren't at all and I wasn't either. As ...

Learning Disorders and Disabilities | Boston Children's Hospital

Learning disorders and disabilities are when a child of normal intellectual potential is encountering unusual difficulty with their academic functioning.

The health needs of people with learning disabilities: issues and ...

The health needs of people with learning disabilities: issues and solutions · T Time – take time to work with the person · E Environment – alter the environment ...

Detecting Learning Disabilities - WebMD

Rather, a person with a learning disability may just see, hear, or understand things differently. That can make everyday tasks, such as studying ...

What Are Learning Disabilities? Myths and Realities - ADDitude

Those with learning disabilities often have a high IQ — however, the LD is holding them back from demonstrating their true intelligence in daily ...

9 key facts about learning disabilities and ADHD - Understood

ADHD is not a learning disability (LD), but it's common in kids and adults with LD. · There are no medical treatments for learning disabilities. · ADHD and ...

What are specific types of learning disabilities? | AccessComputing

Nonverbal Learning Disorder-A Nonverbal Learning Disorder is demonstrated by below-average motor coordination, visual-spatial organization, and social skills.

People with learning disabilities: statistics | Mental Health Foundation

Mental health problems among people with a learning disability are often overlooked, underdiagnosed and left untreated as a result of poor understanding, ...

Communicating with people with a learning disability - Mencap

Many people with a learning disability prefer face to face and one to one communication. In writing: Use bigger text and bullet points, and to keep writing at ...

Learning disabilities | Epilepsy Society

A learning disability (sometimes called an 'intellectual disability') is something that can affect a person's ability to learn new skills and ...

Learning Disability - Job Accommodation Network

Dyslexia is the term associated with specific learning disabilities in reading. Although features of a learning disability in reading vary from person to person ...

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Working to improve the lives of individuals nationwide with learning disabilities.

How to Help a Child with a Learning Disability - HelpGuide.org

Tip 2: Embrace a multi-sensory approach to learning · Make outlines, diagrams, and lists. · Use drawings and illustrations (preferably in color).

Supporting Adults with a Learning Disability to have Better Lives

This outcomes and improvement framework was commissioned by the LGA and the Association of Directors of Adult Services from Alder Advice ...

Intellectual disability - Wikipedia

Intellectual disability affects about 2–3% of the general population. ... Seventy-five to ninety percent of the affected people have mild intellectual disability.

NICE impact people with a learning disability

NICE impact people with a learning disability. Having a learning disability can affect how a person learns new things during their lifetime. They may need a ...