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 ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

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 ...

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 ...

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] ...

A lack of specialist support in the community can affect quality of life for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges, and their families and carers.

According to a 2022 study published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, the prevalence of specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in India is estimated to be around 3-10%. Tanisha Dhingra, ...