Learning disabilities can be challenging to identify, but early detection is key. If you suspect that your child may have a learning disability, there are various ways to check, and many effective ...

People with a learning disability were ‘written off’ during the pandemic, with many refused lifesaving care simply because of their disability, according to new evidence shared by Mencap at the Covid ...

Copyright: © 2003 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Learning disability is common, affecting 1–2·5% of the general population in the Western world, and ...

People with learning disabilities, particularly those with Down's syndrome, are at increased risk of developing dementia. If a person with a learning disability develops dementia, they will face ...

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 ...

The UK employment rate is currently estimated at around 76%, almost 15 times higher than the 5% rate for adults with learning disabilities. In data released by MCG Healthcare this month, shockingly, ...

Go to the latest State of Care. In our learning disability provider collaboration review (PCR), we looked in depth at the care and support for people with a learning disability living in the community ...

Down Syndrome, a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome, affects approximately 1 in 800 births in the UK, making it one of the most common chromosomal disorders. While it is widely recognised ...

Learning disabilities are not as rare as you might think. In fact, there are even famous celebrities with learning disabilities. These disabilities, which affect how people process, understand, or ...

Background: Predicting disability risk in healthy older adults in China is essential for timely preventive interventions, improving their quality of life, and providing scientific evidence for ...