Search results for Learning Disabilities
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Learning disabilities
A learning disability affects the way a person learns new things throughout their lifetime.
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Learning disabilities - Support if you are going into hospital
Going into hospital can be a worrying time for anyone. But there is extra support if you have a learning disability.
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Learning disabilities - Getting support
Being diagnosed with a learning disability can be helpful. It can help you get the support you need.
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Learning disabilities - Annual health checks
People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. An annual health check can help by spotting problems sooner.
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Prader-Willi syndrome
Find out about Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), which is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.
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Turner syndrome - Treatment
There is no cure for Turner syndrome, but many of the associated symptoms, such as short stature, sexual development problems and learning difficulties, can be treated.
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How to help children and young people
Children and young people with Down's syndrome have some level of learning disability. There are things you can try to help with their development.
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Cerebral palsy – Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of cerebral palsy. The main symptoms are movement and development problems, but other symptoms include drooling, difficulty feeding and communicating, and learning disability.
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Other conditions that affect autistic people
Find out about some of the conditions that often affect autistic people, such as ADHD and learning disabilities.
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Easy read information and videos about autism
Get information on lots of things about autism in an easy read format or video if you have a learning disability.